Lot #35: Three Vintage Russian Lomonosov Porcelain Animal Figurines

A three piece lot of vintage Lomonosov porcelain figurines. All are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, repairs or crazing. Founded in 1744 by Peter the Great's daughter, Empress Elizabeth, Imperial (Lomonosov) Porcelain Factory is one of the oldest porcelain manufacturers in Europe. In fact, it is older than the first English porcelain producer. In the days of Czars, the company was named the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory. Similar to the house of Faberge, it was an exclusive supplier of the Imperial Romanov family and their closest relatives for nearly two centuries. Over it's a long and proud history, the factory has created thousands of porcelain masterpieces that can be seen in the world's leading museums, including the British Museum in London, the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Hillwood Museum in Washington, D.C, and the State Hermitage in Saint Petersburg. 1) A black and white Panda Bear ( part of the "Porcelain ZOO" series, designed by Pavel Veselov with decor by Victor Zhbanov. Made of soft paste porcelain and hand painted.4" x 3" x 2.4" 10 x 8 x 6 cm. 2) A black Scottish Terrier 'Scottie' -4.3" x 4.7" / 11 x 12 cm. Circa 1980's. 3) An orange lying Poodle figurine -Orange Lying Poodle Sculpture- 4" x 2.5" x 2" /10 x 6 x 5 cm. Canvas cloth drawstring storage bag is included. Pickup category timeslot {B}