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A jewelled gilt-metal icon of St John the Evangelist, mid-19th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt metal, tempera, panel, amethyst, opal, pastes, sapphire, emerald, quartz, garnet, ruby
- height 11.5cm, 4 1/2 in.
the figure painted on a mother-of-pearl quatrefoil within a paste-set border, the scrolling filigree gilt-metal frame with green velvet backing set with varicoloured precious and semi-precious stones and pastes
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 17 November 1981, lot 8
Condition
The painted surface with some scattered flaked losses throughout, particularly the upper left edge of the panel.
"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."