Description: Rare collection of complete set of Heinrich Russian Fairy Tales Plates. All plates made in Western Germany by Heinrich Porcelain Fabrik, one of Europe's most prestigious porcelain houses. Each plate is 8¼" diameter and is housed in its original box. Illustrator Boris Zworykin (1872-1942) is celebrated as one of Russia's most important ornamental illustrators. The original illustrations, created 100 years ago, are in the Metropolitan Museum at New York. Zworykin used gouache, a type of paint consisting of pigment suspended in water, that intensifies the brilliance of colors. These plates are in excellent condition, in their original boxes. Some even have their original outer box. All include their individual certificates of authenticity. BONUS!!!!!In addition to the plates there is "The Firebird and Other Russian Fairy Tales" book. Illustrated by Boris Zvorykin. Edited and with an Introduction by Jacqueline Onassis. Also in pristine condition. The stories--The Firebird, Maria Morevena, The Snow Maiden and Vassilissa the Fair are all included. An absolutely beautiful book! .
Price: 300 USD
Location: Fallbrook, California
End Time: 2025-01-25T03:17:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 65.8 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: California
Antique: No
Pattern: Floral
Shape: Round
Character: n/a
Occasion: All Occasions
Color: Multicolor
Item Diameter: 8.25 in
Material: Porcelain
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Villeroy & Boch
Type: Collector Plate
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
Style: Decorative
Theme: Fairy Tales
Features: Stackable
Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989
Production Style: Art Pottery
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Production Technique: Pottery
Culture: Russian
Handmade: Yes
Item Weight: 7lbs
Product Line: The Bradford Exchange
