- 799
A Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Icon of St Basil, Bishop of Kherson, Moscow, 1892
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Tempera on wood panel, gilded silver, silver, enamel
- 36.5 by 31cm, 12 by 10 1/2 in.
depicting the bishop standing at full length before the open Holy Doors of an iconostasis, to his right an icon of the Mother of God "Unexpected Happiness," and to his left an icon of the Holy Visage, the silver gilt oklad repoussé and chased, also applied with brightly-coloured enamel columns simulating those on either side of the Holy Doors, the bishop's robes in silver filigree and his halo in cloisonné enamel, struck with maker's mark G.S. (Cyrillic), possibly for Grigori Sbitnev
Condition
Excellent condition.
"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."