Lot 500
  • 500

a russian icon of st. nicholas the wonderworker

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • 12 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. 31.6 x 27.3 cm
the border of the gilded silver oklad chased with scrolling foliage,  with roundels enclosing Christ and the Mother of God, the robes sewn with seed pearls, Cyrillic maker's mark I.G., Moscow, 1880, with later pierced halo enameled with foliage

Condition

icon set into a later panel, the paint lifting, and some losses
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.
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