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A soviet porcelain plate 'Victory of the Workers 25th October', Rudolph Vilde, State Porcelain Manufactory, circa 1919
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- diameter: 24cm., 9 1/2 in.
after a design by the artist, the cavetto painted with a red victory flag bearing the inscription in Cyrillic, dated 1917-1919 and decorated below with a hammer, sickle and head of corn, the cobalt blue borders with scrolling gilt foliage and flowers and agricultural tools, with green Imperial cypher for Nicholas II, dated 1898, no state manufactory mark
Condition
The patina of the porcelain under the plate has been damaged - either scratched or burned possibly at some point to try and remove marks. The gilding on the upper side of the plate is partially lost in places, visible in the photograph.
The manufactory mark appears to have been blasted off.
"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
For a similar example for the years 1917-1921: T.N. Nosovich and I.P. Popova, State Porcelain Manufactory 1904-1944, St. Petersburg Orchestr, 2005, p. 246.