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A Russian Icon of the Bogolyubskaya Mother of God with Gilded Silver, Filigree, and Enamel Oklad, Russia, late 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- oklad by Yakov Vasilyev Sofronov, St. Petersburg, 1887
- 12 3/8 x 10 1/2 in.
- 31.5 x 26.7 cm
the Mother of God stands at full length at left holding a scroll and gesturing toward the figure of Christ appearing in the heavens at upper left, a group of monastic saints kneels at lower right, the cover chased with strapwork with applied enameled plaques, the scroll in champlevé enamel, the holy figures' robes in silver filigree, those of the Mother of God over a brightly gilt ground
Condition
Some loss to paint caused by the oklad
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.
Catalogue Note
The icon of the Bogolyubskaya Mother of God commemorates an appearance by the Virgin to Prince Andrei in 1155. According to the Suzdal Chronicles, during his vision she appeared holding a scroll and commanded him to build a church and monastery on the site of the miraculous event. Prince Andrei commissioned the most talented iconographers to create a new icon in which the Mother of God be depicted as she had appeared in his vision: in full stature, with the scroll in her right hand, and with her face turned towards the Savior.