Lot 213A
  • 213A

Four various Russian icons 19th century

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
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Description

  • 11cm. high, 8.5cm. wide; 8.5cm. high, 7cm. wide; 41cm. high, 35cm. wide; 44cm. high, 38cm. wide; 6cm. high, 4.5cm. wide.
comprising: a Deesis icon with silver cover, a giltwood and polychrome icon with Saint Serafim of Sarov, a Feastday icon and an icon with the Crucifixion, together with a small enamel plaque with the Dormition of the Virgin, Russia, 19th century

Condition

Deesis icon: in reasonably good condition, occasional soiling to the silver, minor dents, marks and scratches to the silver sheet due to age and use, a few minor losses and bent parts to the silver halo's, minor wear to the gilded frame, minor veneer losses to the box. Polychrome icon: in overall good condition, minor losses to the gilding and minor wear to the polychromy, minor losses and hairline cracks to the box. Feastday icon: in reasonably good condition, minor hairline cracks and losses to the polychromy, minor restorations. Icon with the Crucifixion: in reasonably good condition, minor losses to the gilding and wear to the polychromy, minor restorations to the polychromy, one back splat lacking, minor traces of old woodworm. Enamel plaque: in reasonably good condition, enamel restored, minor restorations to the gilding and polychromy.
"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.
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