A large porcelain group: Ivan Tsarevich riding the wolf, Sergei Mikhailovich Orlov, circa 1940

Ivan depicted riding with Helen the Beautiful over mythical creatures and peasants, further decorated with delicate flowers, signed Orlov in Cyrillic, the marble oval base with bronze presentation plaque dedicated in Cyrillic: to Mr W.A. Harriman, Ambassador for United States of America, from the USSR Commissar for Foreign Affairs, V.M. Molotov, Moscow, June 1944

Presented to William A. Harriman, by Vyacheslav M. Molotov in 1944

There are cracks and evident of old restoration throughout - notably Ivan's cape, left arm, body at the waist. There are firing cracks and infills in the body of the sculpture and areas of porcelain lacking from the flowers and ferns. This is nonetheless a very impressive piece and may benefit from high quality restoration.
"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."

William Harriman served as the US Ambassador to the Soviet Union between 1943 and 1946. This porcelain sculpture was reputedly given to Harriman as a gift of gratitude from the USSR on the Third Anniversary of the Lend Lease Act of 1941.  This was the name of the program set up by the United States to provide their WW2 allies, including Russia, with aid, munitions and supplies.  As foreign minister Molotov orchestrated the non-aggression treaty between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1941 which has since been known as the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.