- 785
Deesis, 17th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- wood, tempera
- 86 by 32cm, 33 7/8 by 12 5/8 in.
painted with an image of Christ Enthroned flanked by Archangels Michael and Gabriel pleading for man's salvation and the Mother of God, Prophet Elijah, St John the Forerunner and the apostles, the foreground with St John from Ustyug, St John the Warrior, St Florus and St Dmitrij, St Mary of Egypt, St George, St Laurus and St Catherine
Condition
Some paint loss, especialyy in the area of the horizontal crack running through the panel. The border of the icon covered with later overpainting and dirt. Some damage along the border of the icon.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This icon probably comes from a private chapel or from a small chapel of an Orthodox church.