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Sbiten Vendor, Gardner Manufactory, Verbilki, 1870-1890
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height 18.7cm, 7 3/8 in.
stamped iron red and impressed factory marks, impressed model number 146
Exhibited
Pushkin Museum, no. 12
Literature
Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, pp. 44-45, cat. no. 22
Condition
overall good condition; some small rubbing to top of cap and back of coat
"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
The sbiten vendor, or sbitenshchik, was a common figure on Russian streets for centuries. He sold a hot spiced honey drink long popular in Russia until it was replaced by imported tea and coffee. The comic opera The Sbiten Vendor by Yakov Knyazhnin with music by Czech composer Antoine Bullant was first produced in 1783.