- 698
A silver-gilt, seed pearl and enamel icon of the Tikhvinskaya Mother of God, Ivan Alekseev, 1899-1908
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Seed pearls, tempera, wood, silver, enamel
- 31.5 by 28.2cm, 12 3/8 by 11 1/8 in.
the oklad repoussé and chased, the Mother of God's and the Christ Child's vestments delicately picked out with seed pearls, the halos and corner pieces decorated with cloisonné enamel in pastel colours on white ground, the ground chased with foliate strapwork, 84 standard
Condition
The oklad in generally good condition with crimping at the upper right corner, some discolouration to the pearls as expected, the silver could do with a good clean.
"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."