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Lost, or Diadia Styopa - Militsioner, Dulevo Factory, Likino-Dulevo, circa 1955
Estimate
18,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- height 23.5cm, 9 1/4 in.
after a 1955 design by Nina Malysheva, stamped red mark of the Department of Technical Oversight, numbered 119 in faint green overglaze
Literature
Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, p. 372, cat. no. 304; for comparison, see Nasonova and Nasonov, p. 188.
Condition
The base slightly bowed (inherent). A firing flaw to the glaze on top of the base and light rubbing to glaze on back of Styopa's arm
"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
A character from Sergei Mikhalkov's children's verses about an unusually tall and friendly policeman, Diadia Styopa - Militsioner first appeared in 1954 in a number of publications, including Pionerskaya Pravda and Novyi Mir.