- 481
Voting For The First Time, Dulevo Factory, Likino-Dulevo, 1950
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height 24.8cm, 9 3/4 in.
after a 1948-1949 design by Asta Brzhezitskaia, stamped brown factory mark and 3C in Cyrillic (tretii sort), dated 1950, numbered 68 or 89 in red overglaze
Provenance
The Mironova and Menaker Collection
Exhibited
Pushkin Museum, no. 84
Literature
Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, pp. 238-239, cat. no. 159; for comparison, see D. Sampson Shinn, Revolution, Life and Labor: Soviet Porcelains (1918-1985), New York, 1992, cat. 61, p. 46.
Condition
base bowed (inherent); scattered firing flaws; the woman's ballet edges with small chips, possibly inherent
"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."