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A Russian Icon of the Resurrection of Christ with Feasts with Gilded Silver Oklad, 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- the oklad, Moscow, 1853, with unidentified Cyrillic maker's mark PG
- Tempera on wood, gilded silver, enamel, velvet backing
- 12 1/4 x 10 5/8 in.
- 30.5 x 27.1 cm
the Resurrection surrounded by twelve major Feasts of the Church, probably Palekh, the gilded silver oklad richly chased in the Neo-Rococo taste and heightened by alternating areas of polishing and stippling, the feasts identified with enameled plaques
Condition
overall good condition; the oklad with some slight denting consistent with age
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.