A LARGE RUSSIAN "MAIDEN" PORCELAIN EASTER EGG, PAINTED BY M. DELAKI, IMPERIAL PORCELAIN FACTORY, ST. PETERSBURG, LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY centered with a young maiden holding a sheath of wheat over her shoulder, signed M. Delaki in Cyrillic lower right, the verso with a group of poppies, against a shaded blue ground, with a braided ribbon; length without ribbon: 11 cm (4 3/8 in.) PROVENANCE Collection of Mr. & Mrs. John H. Gutfreund, New York Their sale, Christie's, New York, January 14-28, 2021, part of lot 74 Acquired at the above by the present owner CONDITION The egg appears in very good original condition with no significant issues to report. Inspection under UV shows an even layer of varnish. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.