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A Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Icon of the Mother of God 'Joy of Those Who Suffer', Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Tempera on wood panel, gilded silver, enamel, red hardstones/glass
- 31 by 36.5cm, 12 by 10 1/2 in.
depicted standing full length at centre with the Christ Child in her arms, within supplicants seeking her intercession, the oklad repoussé and chased in low relief, the Holy Figures' robes ornamented with blue champlevé enamel, their halos in shaded enamel, the borders applied with columns with conforming shaded enamel decoration, the corners with brightly-colored enameled anthemia centring on red hardstone cabochons, struck with maker's mark for Ivan Alekseevich Alekseev overstruck with mark of Ovchinnikov as retailer
Condition
In very good overall condition consistent with age.
"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."