Lot 528
  • 528

Festival, Lomonosov State Porcelain Factory, Leningrad, 1957

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • height 19.7cm, 7 3/4 in.
after a design by Sofia Velikhova and a painted design by Kapitolina Kosenkova, stamped blue factory mark and 1S in Cyrillic (pervyi sort)

Exhibited

Hillwood Museum, no. 73; Pushkin Museum, no. 152

Literature

Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, p. 378, cat. no. 310; for comparison, see Petrova 2006, p.238.

Condition

some small rubbing to gilding on blond woman's shoes
"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.
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