BY THE IMPERIAL PORCELAIN FACTORY, PERIOD OF PAUL I, CIRCA 1798

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A PORCELAIN MONTEITH BOWL FROM THE IUSSUPOV SERVICE
BY THE IMPERIAL PORCELAIN FACTORY, PERIOD OF PAUL I, CIRCA 1798
Oval, on pedestal foot, the notched gilt rim decorated with stylized gilt stars, the body decorated with two cartouches depicting Italian scenes and a cobalt blue band with gilt scrolls and leaves, with two stylized gilt ram handles, the bottom inscribed 'Vue des Ruines du Temple de Selinunle en Sicile.' and 'Vue des Salines et du Port de Trapani.' marked under base
12 in. (30.5 cm.) wide

Lot Essay

The Iussupov service was commissioned in 1798 by Paul I for the Winter Palace. The present montieth would have been one of several in the service which were designed to chill wine glasses. The bowl would have been filled with ice and the notches were created to hold the stem of each wine glass in place so that the bowl of each glass could be chilled.

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