Lot Essay
Tsar Nicholas I reigned as Emperor over Russia from 1825 until his death in 1855.
.jpg?w=1)
CIRCA 1826
Details
A CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN GOLD-GROUND PORTRAIT CUP AND SAUCER PAINTED WITH TSAR NICHOLAS I
CIRCA 1826
The cup of flared form on a circular foot and with a high scroll handle etched with stylised leaves within a rectangular panel, the portrait of the Tsar turned to his right in ceremonial dress with gilt epaulettes, a blue sash and badges of various orders, the saucer with a gilt stylised foliage medallion within a gilt ground border etched with stylised leaves linked by scrolls (slight flakes to well of saucer and minute flake to footrim of cup)
CIRCA 1826
The cup of flared form on a circular foot and with a high scroll handle etched with stylised leaves within a rectangular panel, the portrait of the Tsar turned to his right in ceremonial dress with gilt epaulettes, a blue sash and badges of various orders, the saucer with a gilt stylised foliage medallion within a gilt ground border etched with stylised leaves linked by scrolls (slight flakes to well of saucer and minute flake to footrim of cup)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Brought to you by
Rodney Woolley
Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.