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Accordion Player and Dancer, Two Figures, Lomonosov State Porcelain Manufactory, Leningrad, circa 1935
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height of male figure 23cm, 9 1/8 in.
after a 1923 design by Boris Kustodiev, both apparently unmarked
Exhibited
Hillwood Museum, nos. 20 and 21; Pushkin Museum, nos. 78 and 79
Literature
Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, pp. 120-121, cat. nos. 77 and 78; for comparison, see Nosovich and Popova, pp. 323 and 325.
Condition
small firing flaws to male figure's base (inherent); some scarred glaze or accretions to back of female figure's skirt
"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."