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Children Playing Push Me Pull Me (Igra v repku), Gardner Manufactory, Verbilki, 1870-1890
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- width 12cm, 4 3/4 in.
stamped iron red and impressed factory marks, impressed model number 7
Exhibited
Pushkin Museum, no. 22
Literature
Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, p. 72, cat. no. 52
Condition
Very good condition. Some small rubbing to the glaze, notably the toes of the boots. One small firing crack.
"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
The children's tale of the 'Turnip' (Repka), in which a family struggle together to pull an enormous turnip from the ground, gave rise to the popular Russian game of strength represented here.