Sculpture “Uzbek with Tambourine”. Velikhova. LFZ

Technique: Porcelain, painting, gilding, lustre.
Size: 4.5 × 4 cm.

USSR, Leningrad Porcelain Factory, author of the model S. B. Velikhova, 1957 – 1960s. Porcelain; painting, gilding. Marks: blue “LFZ”, in black “17”, markings impressed in the paste. Condition: in good condition, signs of use, wear. Dimensions: height – 10 cm, base – 4.5x4 cm. A similar item is published in the catalogue “Soviet Porcelain 1917–1991: An Illustrated Reference and Identification Guide with a Directory of Factory Marks and Prices. Catalogue 2012–2013”, I. Pelinsky, M. Safonova, p. 366. Sofia Velikhova (1904–1994) – From 1923 to 1926 she studied at an art and industry technical school, in the speciality “Applied Arts Sculptor”. From 1926 to 1930 she studied at VKhUTEIN under R. R. Bakh and A. T. Matveev, diploma work – “M. F. Frunze on Horseback”. She worked at the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory (LFZ) as a sculptor from 16.09.1948 to 07.09.1964. Awarded the medal “For Labour Valour” (1945) – for active participation in the work on strengthening the city of Omsk. D23/056-1/5