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A Russian Icon of the Vladimir Mother of God, 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
the halo marked with unidentified Cyrillic maker's mark G.Ya., the oklad apparently unmarked
- Tempera on wood panel, gilded silver, river pearls, foil, linen, ruby
- 12 1/4 x 10 3/4 in.
- 31.1 x 27.3 cm
with a smaller image of the martyr St. Vassa on the left border looking up at the Mother of God, the border of the gilded silver oklad and the halo engraved with scrolling foliage, the robes sewn with seed pearls a mounted with an engraved ruby
Condition
some of the pearl embroidery loose, the icon surface with some losses from the back of the oklad; otherwise in overall good 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.
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.