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Government Official and The Street Cobbler (Kholodnyi sapozhnik), Gardner Manufactory, Verbilki, 1870-1890
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- height 19cm, 7 1/2 in.
stamped iron red factory mark, incised model number 17
Exhibited
Hillwood Museum, no. 11; Pushkin Museum, no. 14
Literature
Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, pp. 56-57, cat. no. 33
Condition
some small rubbing to back of official's jacket and to edge of peasant's hat
"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
This composition represents the significant changes in Russian life following the 1861 emancipation of the serfs. Vast numbers of peasants moved to cities where they took up new jobs in factories or plied trades such as shoe repair on the streets.