8 June 2016 Russian Art and Photography Auctions
8 June 2016
331. A Soviet Porcelain Dish
AFTER A PAINTED DESIGN BY RUDOLPH VILDE, STATE PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, PETROGRAD, 1923–1924
8,000-12,000 GBP
Length 28.5 cm.
Of oval shape, the border decorated with polychrome stylised flowers and leaves in characteristic colours, the white cavetto with commemorative inscription in blue, red, black and gold in Cyrillic “1oe Maya 1923”, with black jubilee manufactory mark and green Imperial cipher for Nicholas II, dated 1911, signed in Cyrillic “Po ris. R. Vilde”, further numbered ‘273/4’.
Rudolph Vilde is perhaps most famous for his elaborate soviet propaganda pieces, easily recognisable by their beautiful proportions of clear, white
porcelain backgrounds and distinctive, colourful ornament. Born in 1868, Vilde, a graduate of the Baron’s Shtiglitz’s Central School of Technical
Drawing, was involved in the pre-revolutionary years with numerous artistic projects, including interior and landscape designs and regularly participated
in Imperial Porcelain Manufactory’s contests. In 1906 he became the head of the graphic studio of the Manufactory and of the drawing classes.
Lots 331 and 332 are remarkable examples of the artist’s prominent years as a leader of the art studio at the State Porcelain Manufactory (from
1923).
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.