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A soviet porcelain plate 'Red Star with RSFSR', Michael Adamovich, State Porcelain Manufactory, 1921
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- diameter: 24.2cm., 9 1/2 in.
after a design by the artist, the cavetto decorated with a gilded red star centred with agricultural tools, RSFSR in Cyrillic formed from gilt painted flowers, the cobalt blue border gilded with further agricultural implements, with blue manufactory mark dated 1921 and green Imperial cypher for Nicholas II dated 1899 obliterated by painted blue oval
Condition
There is light rubbing to the gilding but otherwise in apparent good condition.
"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 please see: T.N. Nosovich and I.P. Popova, State Porcelain Manufactory 1904-1944, St. Petersburg Orchestr, 2005, p. 259.