Lot 408: A Heinrich Villeroy & Boch Russian Fairy Tales Porcelain Plate, Maria Morevna
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A Russian porcelain collector’s plate titled Maria Morevna, part of the Heinrich Porzellan series Russische Märchen produced by Villeroy & Boch. The plate features a polychrome transfer-printed illustration based on the work of Boris Zvorykin, depicting the character Koshchey the Deathless abducting Maria Morevna over a stylised Russian landscape. The scene is framed by a decorative border of foliate and geometric motifs in blue, red, and green against a dark brown ground with gold-tone accents. The piece is housed in its original fitted presentation box and is accompanied by a printed certificate.
Condition report:
The plate is in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or surface losses. The transfer-printed decoration and peripheral gilding appear bright and intact. The original cardboard box shows signs of wear, including light staining to the interior lid and a small structural tear to the front left corner of the base. The paper certificate shows light uniform age-toning but remains free from creases or significant handling marks.
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