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A silver-gilt icon of the Kazanskaya Mother of God, Ivan Grigoriev, St Petersburg, circa 1860
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, panel, tempera
- height 31.2cm, 12 1/4 in.
painted on metal, within original silk and velvet lined case stamped in Cyrillic 'Vladimirov, S.P.B. Nevsky Pr. no.31' below the warrant of the purveyor to the Grand Duchess Alexandra Petrovna, 84 standard
Condition
The painting in excellent condition. The oklad in very good condition. The upper edges of the oklad slightly bent and the gilding of the halos slightly worn through tarnish. The metal frame slightly bowed and misshapen.
"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."