RUSSIAN PORCELAIN CUP AND SAUCER FROM THE COBALT SERVICE Imperial Porcelain Factory, St Petersburg, circa 1825–1894

the cup with gilt interior, and the saucer, each decorated with panels of flowers on a cobalt-blue ground with gilt caillouté ornament Marks: underglaze green mark of Alexander II beneath the Imperial crown (cup), underglaze blue mark of Nicholas I beneath the Imperial crown Cup: H. 7.7 cm, D. 7.6 cm Saucer D.14.8 cm Small chip to the rim of the saucer We would like to thank Vladimir Levshenkov, specially invited porcelain expert, for his assistance in cataloguing this lot. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.