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A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE VLADIMIR MOTHER OF GOD, |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- tempera on panel, gilded silver, velvet
- 12 1/4 x 10 5/8 in., 31 x 27 cm
the icon and oklad in the 17th-century style, Moscow, 1885, 84 standard, struck with obscured initials, possibly the Cyrillic initials IZ for Ivan Vasilievich Zakharov
Condition
the icon in excellent condition, with some very small areas of rubbing from the back of the oklad and darkening from later layers of levkas; the oklad with some splitting to the edges 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.