- 484
Volleyball Player, Lomonosov State Porcelain Factory, Leningrad
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- height 25.4cm, 9 5/8 in.
after a late 1930s design by Natalia Danko or Taisia Kuchkina, stamped dark green factory mark
Exhibited
Pushkin Museum, no. 48
Literature
Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, p. 229, cat. no. 149; for comparison, see Nosovich and Popova, p. 620.
Condition
Very good condition. Very minor rubbing to the raised pleats of the figure's dress, particularly at the front, and to the very tips of the figure's hands. The edge of the underside of the base with light wear, including one tiny chip.
"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."