Lot 234
  • 234

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

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • tempera on panel; gilded silver, enamel, velvet; gilt wood, ebonized wood, glass, brass fittings
  • 8 3/4 x 7 in. (icon only); 22.2 x 17.8 cm
the oklad, Moscow, 1894, Emilyan Kuznetsov, held in glass-fronted case

Condition

overall bright and attractive; the oklad with some small areas of loss, the gilt wood frame with areas of loss and the glass-fronted wood case with some small areas of loss
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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