Lot 144
  • 144

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 champlevĂ©, the halo enameled with brightly-colored floral and geometric ornament in shaded cloisonnĂ© 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.
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