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A Porcelain Figure 'Buryat Man', Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St Petersburg, period of Nicholas II (1894-1917)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- height 20.7cm, 8 1/8 in.
after a 1908-1910 design by Pavel Kamenskii, modelled as a standing Buryat man in a long-sleeved robe on a realistically painted circular base, with green imperial cipher of Nicholas II, apparently dated 1914
Condition
The figure brightly painted and attractive, the manufactory mark scratched through, probably in the course of testing.
"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 comparison, see E. Sametskaia, Sovetskii farfor 1920-1930-kh godov v chastnykh sobraniiakh Sankt-Peterburga, St Petersburg, 2005, pp. 37, 270.