26 November 2014 Russian Art Auctions
26 November 2014
318. A SOVIET PORCELAIN FIGURINE OF A JAPANESE GIRL WITH FLOWERS
AFTER A MODEL BY NATALIA DANKO, SCULPTED BY ANATOLY LUKIN, STATE PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, CIRCA 1923
Height 19 cm.
5,000–7,000 GBP
Related literature:For a similar work, see V.V. Levshenkov, Tvorchestvo sister Danko, St Petersburg, Orchestr, 2012, p.186.
Realistically modelled, wearing traditional geta sandals and sky blue
kimono, decorated with flowers, cloud motifs and butterflies, holding a
bunch of sakura flowers, on a circular base, with manufactory marks and impressed with the modeller’s initials in Cyrillic “A.L”.
This rare figurine was created after a 1923 model by the State Porcelain Manufactory’s most renowned sculptor Natalia Danko. Her interest in Japanese themes may have been aroused by the exhibition of Japanese art in Moscow that same year, which presented pieces from London museums. This delicate, charming and colourful figurine of a Japanese girl in traditional costume, holding cherry blossom — one of the most recognised symbols of Japan — is a valuable find for any collector.
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.