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A Russian Icon of Christ Pantocrator with Gilded Silver and Enamel Oklad, 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- the oklad Moscow, 1894, struck with the Cyrillic initials S.V.U. of an unidentified maker; the halo, by Semen Matveevich Yegornov, Moscow, circa 1900
- Oil on wood panel, gilded silver, enamel, wood, velvet
- 12 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.
- 31 x 26.6 cm
the borders of the oklad engraved with floral ornament about the borders, the spandrels applied with plaques enameled en champlevé, the halo enameled with brightly-colored floral and geometric ornament in shaded cloisonné enamels
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, December 15, 1989, lot 138.
Condition
Some minor losses to enamel, the edges of the oklad with some denting; the icon would benefit from a cleaning
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.