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A parcel-gilt and cloisonné enamel icon of the Iverskaya Mother of God, Ivan Alekseevich Alekseev, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- 31 by 27cm., 12 1/4 by 10 1/2 in.
the Mother and Child with finely chased trompe l'oeil robes picked out with flowers, the halos decorated with foliate scrolls and pierced floral borders, the frame with raised floral ornament and enamel borders, mounted with corner pieces with similar foliate ornament on a green ground, 84 standard
Condition
There are small areas of enamel loss to the upper corner pieces and lower left corner piece and very minor spots of enamel loss on the borders.
UV light reveals no further damage to the enamel.
Otherwise in overall good condition.
We would advise prospective buyers to view.
"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."