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A Russian Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" with Silver Oklad, 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- oklad with unidentified Cyrillic maker's mark KG, Ryazan, 1860
- 13 x 10 1/2 in.
- 33 x 26.7 cm
the Mother of God shown at full length within a mandorla on a cloud, pointing to the Christ Child held in her arms, arranged below her at left and right are angels and supplicants, with chased silver oklad
Condition
some losses to the surface of the icon, including the lower left corner; some losses to the silver oklad, including the halo of the angel at left
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.