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A Russian Porcelain Inkstand "Izba", Popov Porcelain Manufactory, Gorbunovo, circa 1811-1860
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- Height 6 3/4 in.; 17.2 cm
formed as a cottage with blossoming tree on one side, in front a sleeping dog and a peasant working surrounded by bucket and cartwheel, his wife stepping out the front door, with blue factory mark and impressed Cyrillic letter B
Condition
excellent condition and bright colors; one of the bucket inkwells missing
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
A version of this design was made by other factories in the second half of the nineteenth century, but this version by Popov exhibits both fine modeling and the wide range of colors made in the factory's glaze laboratory.