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Kornilow Bros Russian Porcelain

By Creed8687, 16 February, 2025
Description

Set of 7 plates. Kornilow Bros with green pine trees, blue flowers, and gold circle trim on front. Has a standing bear on back with teapot and words Made in Russia by Kornilow Bros. Also has pattern #151 on back Colors on front are excellent. I have not been able to find any info about this pattern in this color online anywhere. I have read they were imported to be sold at a few upscale retailers like Tiffany’s in New York.

 I have only found a couple examples of this pattern but they have green pine trees, red flowers, blue circles and the number 261 on back. I haven’t found even one example like mine.

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Porcelain
Distinguishing marks
Kornilow export mark with standing bear holding teapot and words Made in Russia by Kornilow Bros.
Also has pattern #151 on back
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
approx 9.5”
For Sale?
Yes
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Charley

4 months 1 week ago

Set of 7 Kornilow Bros. Porcelain Plates

Item: Set of 7 Kornilow Bros. Porcelain Plates
Category: Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium: Porcelain
Size: Approx. 9.5” in diameter
Condition: Excellent
For Sale: Yes

Description & Analysis

This set of Kornilow Bros. porcelain plates features a green pine tree and blue floral pattern with gold trim, which appears distinct from more commonly found Kornilow patterns. The backstamp features the Kornilow Bros. standing bear holding a teapot, indicating it was an export piece, likely made for the Western market. The pattern number 151suggests a unique variation, particularly as comparable pieces often feature red flowers, blue circles, and a different pattern number (261).

Kornilow Bros. was a renowned Russian porcelain manufacturer active in St. Petersburg from the early 19th century to the early 20th century. Their fine porcelain was often exported to prestigious retailers such as Tiffany & Co. in New York, making these plates highly collectible, especially in the Western antique market.

Historical Context

  • Kornilow Bros. produced fine porcelain for both domestic and international markets in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • The standing bear backstamp was used on exported pieces, reinforcing the likelihood that this set was meant for upscale retail in the United States or Europe.
  • Pre-Revolutionary Russian porcelain remains highly desirable among collectors due to the historical and artistic value of Imperial-era Russian ceramics.

Market Value & Rarity

Since you have been unable to locate another identical example of pattern 151, this particular set may be rare. Based on the market for Kornilow Bros. porcelain, pricing can vary significantly depending on rarity, condition, and provenance.

  • Comparable Kornilow Bros. plates (exported, 9.5”, documented patterns): $300 – $600 per plate
  • Rarer or unique patterns (like yours, if verified scarce): $700 – $1,200 per plate
  • Complete sets (6 or more in rare patterns): $4,000 – $8,000 depending on demand

Recommendations

To maximize value and confirm rarity, consider:

  1. Consulting a Russian porcelain specialist – An expert in Imperial-era Kornilow Bros. ceramics can help verify the pattern’s uniqueness.
  2. Checking major auction house sales – Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Bonhams often handle Russian porcelain and may have previous sales records for similar pieces.
  3. Researching Kornilow Bros. archives – If available, factory records might confirm whether pattern 151 was a limited-production design.
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