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A Soviet porcelain plate: 'Sailor's Walk', State Porcelain Manufactory, Petrograd, 1921
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- diameter 24.6cm, 9 3/4 in.
after a design by Alexandra Shekatikhina-Pototskaya, depicting a sailor of the Baltic fleet holding a flower, the rim painted with flowers and with gilt inscription in Russian '1st May 1921 in Petrograd', with green Imperial cypher for Nicholas II dated 1910 and oversize blue hand painted hammer, cog and sickle dated 1921 and initialled 'A.Sh' (Cyrillic)
Provenance
Acquired by the grandfather of the present owner
Condition
Excellent condition. The rim of the foot with very light wear, as expected.
"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."