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The Snowmaiden.
A fine porcelain decorative plate that depicts the central character in the "Legend of the Snowmaiden" ,
also known as "Snegurochka". Illustrations are based on the
original artwork of Boris Zworykin, who was born in 1872. The turn-of-the-century originals are today housed
at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art . Zworykin's work is a
prime example of the Russian art of ornamental illustration, and is
heavily influenced by the traditions of Russian icon painting. The
reproduction of this sublime image onto porcelain involves the faithful
transfer of the artist's sensitive brushwork and brilliant colors. It is
comprised of 28 individual colors and edged in gold. It comes gift boxed
with a certificate of authenticity. These 6 1/2" diameter plates were made (at the time) in West Germany by
Heinrich Porzellan - Villeroy and Boch.
Edition was limited to 21 firing days.
[#ZW-2-1] A few left.
Back of plate
A few more 2nd edition plates
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to see the larger, 1st edition (1980-83) "Russian Fairy Tales" collector's plates by Villery and Boch.
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to see a the "Russian Fairy Tales" collector's stein by Villery and Boch.
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