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A Russian Icon of the Vladimir Mother of God with Gilded Silver and Shaded Enamel Oklad, Moscow, circa 1910
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- the oklad with unidentified Cyrillic maker's mark FS
- Tempera on wood panel, velvet, gilded silver, enamel
- 12 1/2 x 10 3/4 in.
- 31.8 x 27.3 cm
the gilded silver oklad chased and repoussé, set with spandrels and halos decorated with brightly-colored Usolsk style enamels
Condition
the icon with some small losses and with a split to the front, upper left of the panel; the oklad with some lacquer and would 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.