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A Soviet porcelain figure of Tamara Karsavina, State Porcelain Manufactory, Leningrad, 1920-1936
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height 22cm, 8 3/4 in.
modelled by A.M. Lukin and painted after a design by Natalia Danko, depicting Tamara Karsavina in the title role of Stravinsky's ballet 'The Firebird', with impressed modeller's and factory marks
Condition
Very good condition. A crack to the base, mostly likely a firing flaw as visible in other examples (see literature reference). A very few minute areas of re-touching around the headdress and one to the torso. The base with light surface wear consistent with age.
"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."
Catalogue Note
For similar examples, please see T.N. Nosovich & I.P. Popova, Gosudarstvennii Farforovii Zavod 1904-1944, St Petersburg, 2005, pp. 326-327.