RUSSIAN AND WESTERN EUROPEAN DECORATIVE ART

AN EARLY SOVIET PERIOD PORCELAIN PROPAGANDA PLATE

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Start price: $800

Estimated price: $1,500 - $2,500

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An antique Russian/Soviet propaganda porcelain plate "V Anniversary of the Red Army" by Mikhail Mikhailovich Adamovich (1884-1947). On the palate, there is an image of a Red Army soldier against the background of the RSFSR monogram. A Roman numeral ″V″ is located at the top, against the background of a wide blue border with gold stars. Also, the "V" is located to the left of the image of a soldier of the Red Army, on either side of his figure, there are dates 1918 and 1923, M. Adamovich’s signature to the right of the soldier’s figure. Was made at the Imperial Porcelain Factory / State Porcelain Factory. On the reverse side, there is a green stamp with the monogram of Emperor Nicholas II and the date 1911, under it is a red stamp with the coat of arms of the USSR, the date 1923, and the signature of M. Adamovich. This indicates that the plate was produced before the revolution, but was painted later.

Dimensions: D: 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm.)

Condition: Excellent