- 639
All Saints, Northern Russia, 16th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tempera, wood
- 39.5 by 31.5cm, 15 1/2 by 12 3/8 in.
Christ depicted enthroned in a red and blue halo surrounded by angels, to the left and to the right the Mother of God and St John the Forerunner raising their hands in prayer, in the lower part different groups of saints consisting of healers, martyrs, ascetics, prophets, kings and holy women
Condition
A vertical crack running from top to bottom, the crack filled with glue and strengthened with two pieces of wood on the reverse, the crack on the front side filled with new levkas and retouched, the border stripped to the levkas, some retouching to the painting especially to the faces in the upper part of the icon
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."