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Characters From Gogol's 'The Night Before Christmas', two Lomonosov State Porcelain Factory, Leningrad, one Dmitrovsk Factory, Verbilki, circa 1955
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height of Solokha and the Deacon 21.3cm, 8 3/8 in.
the figure of Vakula and the Devil and the Golden Slippers after 1954 designs by Boris Vorobiev, both with stamped blue Lomonosov factory marks, the Golden Slippers numbered 203 in iron red overglaze; the group Solokha and the Deacon with stamped green Dmitrovsk factory mark, numbered 59 in black overglaze
Exhibited
Pushkin Museum, nos. 131-133
Literature
Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, pp. 358-59, cat. nos. 285-287; for comparison, see Petrova 2006, pp.314, 317-318, and L. Pokhvalinskaia, Volshebnyi mir farfora, Kazan, 2003, pp. 148-149.
Condition
Solokha and Deacon: rubbing to glaze, esp. red glaze on scarf and on toes, also wear to gilding; Golden Slippers: wear to gilding, some faults to glaze on base; Vakula and the Devil: small wear to glaze (edge of coat), overall bright and attractive
"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."