Vase Commemorating The 800th Anniversary of The Founding of Moscow, Dmitrovsk Manufactory, Verbilki, 1947

painted by Alexandra Chekulina, stamped iron red commemorative 1947 factory mark, inscribed 'Chekulina A' (Cyrillic) and dated 1947

Pushkin Museum, no. 174

Oda k Radosti/Ode to Joy, p. 405, cat. no. 332

Excellent condition. Light wear to the gilding on the rim and base. A few minor firing flaws. The raised gilding in particularly good order.
"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."

For a similar vase celebrating Thirty Years of Soviet Power, see B.N. Emme, Russkii Khudozhestvennii Farfor, Moscow, 1950.