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LOT 308

Lot 308

Five Russian Gardner Porcelain Character Decanter or Bottle Stoppers, late 19th century

Five Russian Gardner Porcelain Character Decanter or Bottle Stoppers, late 19th century
Lot 308 Details
Five Russian Gardner Porcelain Character Decanter or Bottle Stoppers, late 19th century

'Pliushkin' (from Gogol's Dead Souls), 'Maloross' (Ukrainian man), 'Peasant' (one of two, after an illustration by Mikhail Bashilov (M. Pikkolo, pseud.) for A.P. Golitsynskii's Street Types), 'Chichikov' (Gogol's Dead Souls), and 'Chimney Sweep', on ebonised wood bases
largest overall height 4 in — 10.2 cm
impressed numerals

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $2,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Five Russian Gardner Porcelain Character Decanter or Bottle Stoppers, late 19th century
  • Five Russian Gardner Porcelain Character Decanter or Bottle Stoppers, late 19th century
  • Five Russian Gardner Porcelain Character Decanter or Bottle Stoppers, late 19th century
  • Five Russian Gardner Porcelain Character Decanter or Bottle Stoppers, late 19th century
Provenance:

Mary Ann Turner Collection, Montreal

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition; three corks are secured with glue, so not inspected for marks; Pliushkin, the white-capped man has impressed numerals 521 and the Peasant in the brown cap has no marks

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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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