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Home From The Tavern, or Woman Helping Her Fallen Husband, Gardner Manufactory, Verbilki, 1870-1890
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- length 17cm, 6 3/4 in.
stamped iron red and impressed factory marks, incised I, numbered 49 in black overglaze
Exhibited
Hillwood Museum, no. 7
Literature
Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, pp. 50-51, cat. no. 28
Condition
some small accretions and rubbings to boots, child's dress, and woman's sarafan
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Many Russians worried about the rise of alcoholism in the 19th century and its impact on peasant culture and family life. The State, which had a monopoly on and drew significant revenue from vodka sales, was often blamed. Artistic interpretations of this issue prominently feature a vodka bottle.