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Michel Fokine As Prince Ivan In Stravinsky's Ballet 'The Firebird', Lomonosov State Porcelain Factory, Leningrad, circa 1955
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height 24.5cm, 9 3/4 in.
after a 1921 design by Dmitri Ivanov and a painted design by Varvara Rukavishnikova, stamped blue factory mark and V/sort in Cyrillic (vysshii sort), numbered 175 in black overglaze
Literature
Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, p. 324, cat. no. 245; for comparison, see Nosovich and Popova, pp. 330-331.
Condition
Excellent condition. Two small areas of very light rubbing to the front right hem edge of the figure's costume.
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"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
An innovative and leading figure of the Imperial Russian Ballet, Michel Fokine (1880-1942) debuted at the Mariinsky Theatre in 1898. Between 1909 and 1912, he choreographed Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in Paris where, despite his unrequited love for her, Fokine worked with Tamara Karsavina in 'The Firebird', in which he danced Prince Ivan as shown in the present lot, and 'Scheherezade', both during the 1910 season.