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A Russian Icon of the Mother of God with Fine Gilded Silver, Enamel, and Jeweled Oklad
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- the oklad Moscow, 1886, with Cyrillic maker's mark IM, apparently for Ivan Nikolaev Mnekin. Contained in a shadow box.
- silver, enamel, jewels, seed pearl, wood
- 12 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.
- 31.1 x 26.7 cm
the icon painted on metal; the halos and spandrels enameled with colorful foliage, the halo of the Mother of God with a baroque pearl, the robes sewn with seed pearls
Condition
minor losses to seed pearls, overall good condition
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.