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Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovich: A Russian Imperial Silver and Enamel Icon of St. Michael, Grachev Brothers, St. Petersburg, 1903
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- oil on zinc, silver, enamel
- 6 5/8 x 3 7/8 in.; 16.8 x 9.8 cm
rectangular, the cover enamelled with scrolling ornament in champlevé, the arched aperture framing an icon of St. Michael standing with a sword, the reverse with a Cyrillic dedicatory inscription to "Our August Chief [from] the Fifth Life Guards Mounted Battery 1878 23 November 1903" followed by a list of senior officers, with suspension ring
Condition
very attractive ornament; the icon on metal with some small areas of loss; would benefit from a professional cleaning and stabilization
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.