It is my pleasure to offer you this magnifcent collectors plate produced by Heinrich Porzellan in Selb, nowadays a subsidiary of Villeroy & Boch in Mettlach Germany.
The Russian Fairy Tale originally were illustrated by paintings around 1916 by Boris Zvorykin, prime exponent of the old Russian art of ornamental illustration, heavily influenced by Russian icon painting in the guache technique. The originals are now owned by the New York Metropolitan Museum.
These reproductions on porcelain are a faithful transfer of the sensitive brushwork and brilliant colours - comprising 28 individual colours and edge decoration in high quality gold. They were issued in a limited edition.
The following plates have been issued:
#1. The Snow Maiden: Snegurochka
#2. The Snow Maiden: Snegurochka at the court of Tsar Berendei
#3. The Snow Maiden: Snegurochka and Lel, the Shepherd Boy
#4. Vassilissa the Fair: The Red Knight
#5. Vassilissa the Fair: Vassilissa and her Stepsisters
#6. Vassilissa the Fair: Vassilissa is presented to the Tsar
#7. The Firebird: In Search of the Firebird
#8. The Firebird: Ivan and Tsarevna on the Grey Wolf
#9. The Firebird: The Wedding of Tsarevna Elena the Fair
#10. Maria Morevna: Maria Morevna and Tsarevich Ivan
#11. Maria Morevna: Koshchey carries off Maria Morevna
#12. Maria Morevna: Tsarevich Ivan and the beautiful Castle.
You are bidding on plate of #6, Bradex Number 22-H.18-1.6.
AGE: 1980-90
DIMENSIONS: Diameter is 8.5 inches (21 cm).
CONDITION: EXCELLENT. This plate is in PERFECT condition. No cracks, chips, flakes or any other flaws. A real treasure for any TOP QUALITY COLLECTORS PLATE Collection.
The white spots on some pictures are the reflection of my photo lights.
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