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A Russian Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with Gilded Silver and Enamel Oklad, 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- the oklad, Moscow, 1894, with unidentified Cyrillic maker's mark S.G.
- Tempera on wood panel, gilded silver, enamel, velvet
- 12 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.
- 30.8 x 26.7 cm
the border of the gilded silver oklad chased with scrolling foliage, with roundels enclosing Christ and the Mother of God, the Holy Figures' robes and the clouds finely chased and repoussé, the halo enameled with colorful foliage, the spandrels decorated with scrolling and floral ornament in brightly-colored enamels, the nameplate and Gospels in champlevé enamel
Condition
the surface of the icon with some damage from the back of the icon and with added wood panel to accommodate the oklad, the icon would also benefit from a professional 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.