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Activists (Students of the Workers' Faculty): A Soviet porcelain figural group, Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, Leningrad, circa 1930
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height 15.8cm, 6 1/4 in.
after the 1930 model by Natalia Danko, with impressed mark V.B. (Cyrillic), inscribed initials E.K. (Cyrillic), stamped red export mark
Condition
His and her right hands with areas of successful restoration, the woman's left leg with areas of successful restoration, otherwise excellent condition, with only a handful of minor firing flaws.
"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
Most likely inspired by the painting 'Workers' Faculty Walking' by B.V. Yogansson (1928, State Tretyakov Gallery), the sculptor Natalia Danko created an idealistic picture of Komsomol (Communist Union of Young People) students. The Worker's Faculty promoted the education of men and women from working and farming backgrounds.
Several alternately painted versions of this figure exist, reflecting the various fashions of the early Soviet era.
Several alternately painted versions of this figure exist, reflecting the various fashions of the early Soviet era.
For further information, please see T. Nosovich, I. Popova, Gosudarstvenniy Farforoviy Zavod, St Petersburg, 2005, p. 569 and V. Levshenkov, Tvorchestvo Sester Danko, St Petersburg, 2012, p. 264.