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a soviet propaganda porcelain inkwell, Natalia Danko, State Porcelain Manufactory, late 1920s
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- with green overglaze symbol of factory painter Elizaveta Potapova
- Length 6 7/8 in.
- 17.3 cm
a young hooligan holding a liquor bottle has stopped to bother a young working woman who is trying to read while selling apples
Literature
Danko named this composition the Riff Raff (Shpana) inkwell and it is one of several programmatic designs indicating the conflict between those who supported Soviet policies and those, like the young man with the liquor bottles, who shirked their societal duties in favor of drink and chasing young women. See Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy. Russian Porcelain in the Yuri Traisman Collection, Moscow, 2008, pp. 102-103.
Condition
the liner for the inkwell is wanting
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.