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A Russian Icon of the Resurrection of Christ, Matvei Nikolaevich Titov, St. Petersburg, circa 1890
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Oil on metal with wood backing, silver, velvet, card
- 8 x 6 in.
- 20.3 x 15.2 cm
the icon painted on metal, depicting the resurrection of Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew 28: 2-4 in which an angel of the Lord has descended to open Christ's tomb, the angel's appearance being so bright that it rendered the Roman soldiers guarding the tomb "as dead men," above them Christ ascends in glory, the gilded silver basma oklad chased with stylized strapwork, the gilded frame with applied twisted cable decoration
Condition
some minor damage to the surface of the icon from the back of the oklad, the frame with some loss of gilding
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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.