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A Russian Icon of the Vladimir Mother of God with Gilded Silver Oklad
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- the oklad St. Petersburg, 1841, with unidentified Cyrillic maker's mark T.S.
- Oil on wood, gilded silver, velvet backing
- 14 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.
- 36.8 x 29.2 cm
the gilded silver oklad richly chased and repoussé with scrolls, shellwork, and floral ornament, the halos formed from separate rays
Condition
some loss to icon surface from back of oklad and with wood panels added along the sides, the oklad with some slight bending to the end of the halo's rays and with one prong loose, some denting to edges and corners
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.