- 529
Friendship, Lomonosov State Porcelain Factory, Leningrad, circa 1960
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height 18.4cm, 7 1/4 in.
after a design by Galina Stolbova and a painted design by Elizaveta Lupanova, both 1958, stamped blue factory mark D (Cyrillic), numbered 3. in gilt
Exhibited
Pushkin Museum, no. 150
Literature
Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, p. 377, cat. no. 308; for comparison, see LFZ, Khudozhestvennyyi farfor, Leningrad, 1964, no. 6123, D. Sampson Shinn, Revolution, Life and Labor: Soviet Porcelains (1918-1985), New York, 1992, cat. 53, p. 43 and Petrova 2007, p.556.
Condition
glaze fault or firing flaw on top of blonde girl's head; Chinese girl missing three fingers of proper right hand
"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."