1927 Soviet Vase Expected to Earn Up to $300K
Those who miss the Soviet Union have a chance to relive the old days. A Soviet propaganda vase is going up for auction in New York. The 1927 product of the State Porcelain Factory shows Red Army soldiers and hard-working peasants. It's a celebration of the working class. Now, some hard-working capitalist can own it — the price is forecast around $250,000 to $300,000.
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Those who miss the Soviet Union have a chance to relive the old days. A Soviet propaganda vase is going up for auction in New York. You could be the owner of a 1927 product of the State Porcelain Factory. It shows Red Army soldiers and hard working peasants. It's a celebration of the working class. Now some hardworking capitalist can own it for an auction price that's forecast around $250,000 to $300,000.
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