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A Russian Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with Gilded Silver and Enamel Oklad, circa 1910
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- the oklad by the First Moscow Artel, Moscow, circa 1910
- Oil on wood panel, gilded silver, enamel, velvet
- 12 3/8 x 10 5/8 in.
- 31.4 x 27 cm
depicting the bishop saint at half length, the oklad set with chased, engraved, and repoussé robes, the Gospel cover decorated with brightly-colored champlevé enamels, the shaped halo with brightly-colored floral and foliate ornament in cloisonné, the oklad engraved and applied with cast and chased plaques identifying the saint in Cyrillic letters
Condition
the icon with some small losses, the oklad with some small dents, scratches and enamel loss
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.