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A parcel-gilt silver and enamel icon of St Vasily Veliky, Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1872
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver, gilt, enamel, tempera, wood
- 45.2 by 35.1cm, 17 3/4 by 13 3/4 in.
representing the kneeling saint Vasily Veliky in front of an altar, his hands raised in prayer towards the Holy Spirit, the bishop's vestments of the saint and the curtains on the right finely decoratd with coloured champlevé enamel, the background engraved with rays emanating from the Dove of the Holy Spirit, the borders with chased ornaments and two blue, white and red enamel roundels in the top corners, 84 standard
Condition
The painting covered with dirt and darkened varnish, some damage due to the silver oklad, some minor parts of the enamel missing
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."