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A Silver-gilt and enamel Icon of St Nicholas the Miracleworker, Moscow, 1908-1917
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- tempera on wood, silver, enamel
- 31.2 by 26.7cm, 12 1/4 by 10 1/2 in.
the oklad frame repoussé and chased with trailing flowers and leaf scrolls, the ground engraved with foliate diaper pattern, the saint represented half-length, his right hand raised in benediction, holding the champlevé enamel Gospel book in his other hand, the pierced halo and crown decorated with vari-coloured cloisonné enamel, unrecorded maker's mark F.S (Cyrillic), 84 standard
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 9 May 1979, lot 91
Condition
The oklad in very good condition. The painting severely damaged and covered with darkened varnish and dirt. We would advise prospective buyers to view.
"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."