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Nine Characters From Gogol's 'Dead Souls' and 'The Inspector General', Lomonosov State Porcelain Factory, Leningrad, 1952-1953
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- height of the tallest 16.5cm, 6 1/2 in.
after a 1952-1953 design by Boris Vorobiev and a painted design by Ivan Riznich, all with stamped blue factory mark, variously numbered and sort numbered
Exhibited
Hillwood Museum, nos. 33-35; Pushkin Museum, nos. 134-142
Literature
Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, pp. 360-66, cat. nos. 288-296; for comparison, see Petrova 2006, pp.316-317.
Condition
Excellent condition. All with very light wear to the underside of the base. One with rubbed gilt band. One figure lacking left thumb. One or two with very light and minor glaze losses to the figure, notably the Jewish man, probably Pliushkin.
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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."