Lot 152
  • 152

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.
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