Anonymous

Petrograd
Edition: 30,000

The sheet is attached to the mount with tape at the edges and corners in various places on the reverse. There is light wear to the edges and corners, most notably the margin in the upper half of the left edge which has folded in on itself. There are several small tears in places in the margins, most of which have been repaired. The sheet is undulating slightly and there is light creasing throughout, notably a vertical crease just to the left of centre in the upper half of the composition and smaller diagonal creases through the lower right corner. There are handling marks at the edges and an annotation in pink pencil in the margin in the lower left corner. The sheet has discoloured in line with age and there is a light layer of surface dirt. Held behind Perspex in a black wooden frame. Unexamined out of frame.
"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."

Moscow: Tipo-litografiya Tsentrsoyuza
Edition: 30,000

'By actively participating in the unfolding socialist offensive through the factory kitchen and laundry, cinema and radio, and supporting the factory and collective farm, the consumers' cooperative suitably commemorates the XIII anniversary of October'

Alexander Alexeev has been suggested as the possible artist.