- 762
'Winding Thread': A Soviet porcelain plate, State Porcelain Manufactory, Leningrad, 1925
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- diameter 24.8cm, 9 3/4 in.
after a design by Alexandra Shchekotikhina-Pototskaia, the cavetto painted with a couple winding thread, the cobalt blue borders with scrolling ciselé gilt foliage, birds and bands, the border gilt-signed A. Shchekotikhina, the reverse with black factory mark and dated 1925, also with green Imperial cipher for Nicholas II and dated 1903
Literature
For similar editions of this plate, please see T.N. Nosovich and I.P. Popova, Gosudarstvennyi farforovyi zavod, 1904-1944, St. Petersburg, 2005, p. 289
Condition
Excellent restored condition. There was previously a large loss that has been successfully restored. The gilt leaves at the edges now worn revealing green undercoating, visible in the printed catalogue illustration.
"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."