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A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE ANNUNCIATION WITH PARCEL GILT OKLAD |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- tempera on panel, silver, gilding
- 12 1/8 x 10 5/8 in., 30.8 x 27.1 cm
the finely painted icon with the Archangel Gabriel greeting the Virgin Mary, the table between them with a holy book open to the prophecy of a virgin giving birth in Isaiah 7:14, the parcel gilt oklad with a border of palmettes, struck with obscured maker's mark, initials AZ of an unidentified assaymaster (Postnikova-Loseva #1161), St. Petersburg, 84 standard
Condition
the icon in very good condition, with some minimal surface cracking and discoloration to gilding, the back fitted with two splints, would probably benefit from a professional cleaning; the oklad with old silver repairs (see lower left quadrant) and with loss to gilding consistent with age
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.