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American & European Fine & Decorative Arts - January 29, 2025

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  • Property from the Collection of James M. Labaugh Antiques, Pound Ridge, NY
Lot 61

Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Soup Plates with Arms of Christian Augustus and his Wife Johanna Elizabeth of Holstein-Gottorp

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Current Bid
$250

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Unmarked.

9 in. diam.

 

Note: The complex arms painted in the present example are of the Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst, Christian Augustus (1690-1747), and his wife Johanna Elizabeth of Holstein-Gottorp (1712-1760), daughter of the Duke of Holstein-Gottorp and sister of Adolf Frederick, King of Sweden between 1751-1771. The couple's first child, Princess Sophia Augusta Federica of Anhalt-Zerbst (1729-1796) later became the famous ruler Catherine II, most commonly known as Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia. She was the longest reigning monarch in the history of Russia, reigning for 35 years, and was responsible for strengthening and expanding the empire. 

Condition

Wear, some abrasions and losses to the decoration. Minor rim nibbles. One with restoration to the rim. Otherwise in good condition.

Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

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