Hillwood Museum, no. 10; Pushkin Museum, no. 23

Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, p. 73, cat. no. 53

Very good condition. A few accretions to the bench on which the children are standing and scattered accretions to children's clothing and the base. A few inherent small firing flaws, notably to the bottom of wood incline.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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In addition to hunting for decorated and hidden Easter eggs, Russian children played a traditional game in which each player rolled his or her colored egg down an incline.  The player whose egg travelled the furthest won the round.  If a player's egg touched eggs that had already been rolled, they won the other player's egg.