PLATE FROM THE ETRUSCAN SERVICE, IMPERIAL PORCELAIN FACTORY, ST PETERSBURG, PERIOD OF NICHOLAS I (1825-1855)
a round porcelain plate, painted with seated figures within borders painted with antique ornamentation in black, against a dark beige ground,marked with a blue Imperial cypher of Nicholas I; diameter: 24 cm (9 1/2 in.)

PROVENANCE
Sotheby's, London, May 10, 2000, part of lot 256 (comes with the Sotheby's tag)

CONDITION
The plate is in good condition, overall signs of use, some discoloration and scratches, especially underneath. Several small areas of color loss, two small firing unevenness to the rim. UV light inspection showed no signs of retouching.
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