Lot 412
  • 412

Russia 1917-1921: A Soviet porcelain plate, State Porcelain Factory, Leningrad, 1921

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
  • diameter 23.7cm, 9 1/4 in.
after the design by Rudolph Vilde, with blue factory mark dated 1921, underglaze green Imperial cypher of Nicholas II dated 1912, paper label inscribed 'decorated by S. Tchekhonine'

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, 17 April 2012, lot 142 

Condition

Very good condition, with a small chip on the rim of the plate at 9 o'clock, visible in the catalogue photo.
"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

For further information, please see N. Lobanov-Rostovksy, Revolutionary Ceramics, Soviet Porcelain 1917-1927, London, 1990, pp. 68-69.