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Alexander Pushkin: A Soviet porcelain inkwell, Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, Leningrad, circa 1940
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- height 21cm, 8 1/4 in.
after the 1937 model by Natalia Danko, with stamped green factory mark, inscribed DO (Cyrillic) or numbered 40, the lid numbered 18.
Condition
Excellent condition, with minor paint wear to his hair, slipper and the area around the inkwell itself. Firing flaws overall.
"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
The great Romantic poet Alexander Pushkin is modelled lounging on his daybed, writing a new work. The figure was designed in 1936 to commemorate the upcoming centenary of the 1837 death of Russia's greatest literary figure; it remained a popular model until the mid-20th century, with several reissues.
For further information, see T. Nosovich, I. Popova, Gosudarstvenniy Farforoviy Zavod, St Petersburg, 2005, pp. 528-529 and V. Levshenkov, Tvorchestvo Sester Danko, St Petersburg, 2012, p. 264.