after an illustration by Mikhail Bashilov (M. Pikkolo, pseud.) for A.P. Golitsynskii's Street Types (Ulichnye tipy, Moscow, 1860), stamped iron red and impressed factory marks, impressed I

Hillwood Museum, no. 1; Pushkin Museum, no. 15

Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, p. 44, cat. no. 21

very good condition; small rubbing to tip of black boot, one small inherent loss to glaze at edge of base
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Mikhail Sergeevich Bashilov (1821-1870) was one of the most prominent Russian literary illustrators of the 19th century and first distinguished himself with a group of twenty illustrations for A.P. Golitsynskii's sketches.  These introduced the reader to the Russian people through observation of the details of their daily lives: '[The common man's] entire personal and public life is expressed on the street: here he works, drinks, passes time, quarrels, trades, cheats.'