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A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE MARTYRDOM OF ST. STEPHEN WITH GEM-SET GILT METAL OKLAD, 17TH CENTURY |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- tempera on wood panel with attached silver and enamel oklad
- 12 1/8 x 10 3/4 in., 20.8 x 27.3 cm
the saint and first Martyr shown kneeling in prayer surrounded by six men with stones, Saul of Tarsus (later Paul) observes from Jerusalem at right, Christ with gilt halo at upper left, with gilt metal oklad set with hardstones and beads, apparently unmarked
Literature
Windows to Heaven: The Icons of Russia, Santa Barbara, 1982, no. 9, p. 42.
Sacred Images and the Millennium: Christianity and Russia, Eugene, 1988, no. 40.
Sacred Images and the Millennium: Christianity and Russia, Eugene, 1988, no. 40.
Condition
the panel with areas of loss and repair consistent with age; the reverse with an extensive inscription (visible in photo), the enamel oklad with areas of loss and with abrasion to white stones or beads (no apparent signs of nacre indicating that they are pearls); the wood surfaces treated with a protective sealant (B72) that can be easily removed
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.