Appraisal Report
OverpricedItem Identity
Vintage Russian Faience Teapot Set (Konakovo style)
Fair Market Value Estimate
$50 - $80
Original Retail Price
$100 - $150
Confidence
High
Analysis
The listing features a set of Soviet-era Russian faience (majolica) teapots, likely from the Konakovo (ZiK) factory. While the hand-painted floral design is distinctive, faience is earthenware and generally less valuable than fine Russian porcelain like Lomonosov. Similar vintage sets typically sell online for $50-$80. The listing has been active for 5 months, which is a strong indicator that the $125 asking price is too high for the local market.
Market References & Alternatives
- Vintage Konakovo Faience Teapot (eBay) $35 - $60
- Vintage Russian Hand Painted Teapot (Etsy) $65 - $85
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"identity": "Vintage Russian Faience Teapot Set (Konakovo style)",
"fmv_estimate": "$50 - $80",
"original_price": "$100 - $150",
"verdict": "Overpriced",
"analysis": "The listing features a set of Soviet-era Russian faience (majolica) teapots, likely from the Konakovo (ZiK) factory. While the hand-painted floral design is distinctive, faience is earthenware and generally less valuable than fine Russian porcelain like Lomonosov. Similar vintage sets typically sell online for $50-$80. The listing has been active for 5 months, which is a strong indicator that the $125 asking price is too high for the local market.",
"alternatives": [
{
"name": "Vintage Konakovo Faience Teapot (eBay)",
"price": "$35 - $60",
"url": "https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=konakovo+faience+teapot"
},
{
"name": "Vintage Russian Hand Painted Teapot (Etsy)",
"price": "$65 - $85",
"url": "https://www.etsy.com/search?q=russian+faience+teapot"
}
]
}