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Characters From Chekhov's Short Story 'A Chameleon', Lomonosov State Porcelain Factory, Leningrad
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height 23.5cm, 9 1/4 in.
including The Borzoi Puppy, The Goldsmith Khriukin, Officer Eldyrin and Superintendent Otchumelov, after a circa 1959-1960 design by Boris Vorobiev, stamped blue factory mark
Exhibited
Hillwood Museum, no. 36; Pushkin Museum, no. 144
Literature
Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, p. 370, cat. no. 300; for comparison, see Petrova 2006, pp.315 & 323.
Condition
Very good condition. A small crack approximately 1cm long to the steward's right arm. His index finger reattached, possibly during the original firing.
"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."