Lot 10
  • 10

A Russian Icon of Christ Pantocrator with Gilded Silver and Enamel Oklad

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • the oklad, Moscow, 1888, Dmitrii Alexandrov
  • Tempera on wood, gilded silver, enamel, silk backing
  • 12 7/8 x 10 1/2 in.
  • 32.7 x 26.7 cm
the chased and stamped oklad applied with brightly colored spandrels and halo in cloisonnĂ© enamel, the gospels and plaque in champlevĂ© enamel

Condition

the surface of the icon with some surface craquelure and the oklad with some bending to edges and corners consistent with age; the silk backing covering the exposed wood with extensive fraying
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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