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A silver icon of St Alexandra and St Paul, icon by Feodor Platonov, St Petersburg, 1889
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, enamel
- 27.3 by 22.7cm, 10 3/4 by 8 7/8 in.
depicting the saints standing full length, signed in Cyrillic l.r. F. Platonov, the silver border finely cast and chased with scrolling foliage, applied with the name plaque, the reverse with a champlevé dedication plaque inscribed in Cyrillic: 'To His Imperial Highness Grand Duke Pavel Alexandrovich from his valets/ Tkachev, Khudoyarovsky, Volkov, Lednev, Kleschev, Savely, Markov, Pavlov, Surovtsev, Sorin/ 4 June 1889', struck with maker's mark M.T., 84 standard
Provenance
A present to Grand Duke Pavel Alexandrovich from his valets, 4 June 1889
Condition
In excellent condition.
The plaque on the reverse: few surface scratches 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."