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Sailor and his Girlfriend on a Date or Vstrecha, Lomonosov State Porcelain Factory, Leningrad, 1954
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height 20.3cm, 8in.
after a design by Galina Yakimova, the sailor's shoulder insignia inscribed 'ChF' (Cyrillic) for the Black Sea Fleet, stamped blue factory mark, V/s in Cyrillic (vtoroi sort), numbered 116 in blue overglaze
Exhibited
Pushkin Museum, no. 85
Literature
Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, p. 235, cat. no. 154; for comparison, see Petrova 2007, p.773.
Condition
Excellent condition. Minor firing flaws and very light wear to the underside of the base and gilt band. A small crack to the green element in the sailors hand where it meets his leg.
"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."