after a design by Iosif Shkolnik depicting an abstract cityscape, with green Imperial cypher mark of Nicholas II dated 1912, blue painted factory mark dated 1922 and production number "No. 318/7."

overall very good condition; some small rubbing to lower quadrant of cavetto
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.
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Iosif Solomonovich Shkolnik (1883-1926) is perhaps best known for his theatrical designs, including the costumes and sets for the tragedy ‘Vladimir Mayakovsky’ on which he collaborated with Pavel Filonov and Olga Rozanova and for his work with Kazimir Malevich on Velimir Khlebnikov and Alexei Kruchenykh's "Victory over the Sun." After 1918, his work broadened to include designs for large-scale public spectacles staged during the celebration of revolutionary holidays. In 1919 he was named director of the Petrograd Institute of Decorative Arts and contributed several designs for production at the State Porcelain Manufactory. For another example of this design, see Sotheby's London, 1 December 2005, lot 172. We are grateful to Dr. Ekaterina Khmelnitskaya for assistance in cataloguing this lot.