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A porcelain clock 'Day and Night', Natalia Danko, State Porcelain Manufactory, 1927
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- height: 16cm., 6¼in
modelled by the artist and painted by Elena Danko, depicting two figures, one draped in purple fabric with an owl and a black cat and representing night, the other wrapped in gold and holding a sunflower representing daylight, with impressed and blue manufactory marks dated 1927, and artist's cypher
Condition
There is rubbing to the paintwork, some very minor chips to the right foot of the figure representing night. Further wear to the silvering and gilding. Otherwise in apparent good condition.
"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
A composition titled 'Day and Night' was displayed at the 1927 Moscow exhibition 'The arts of the Peoples of the USSR' , dedicated to the 10th Anniversary of the October Revolution.
For a similar model, please see T.N. Nosovich and I.P. Popova, State Porcelain Manufactory 1904-1944, St. Petersburg Orchestr, 2005, p.564