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A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD OF THE BURNING BUSH, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- tempera on panel with applied gilded silver chased basma covering the Holy Figures and seraphim
- 21 1/8 x 17 1/4 in., 53.7 x 43.8 cm
with gilt metal applied oklad over central figure of the Mother of God, apparently unmarked
Literature
Windows to Heaven: The Icons of Russia, Santa Barbara, 1982, no. 14, p. 52.
Condition
the panel with areas of loss and retouching consistent with age; the inscriptions in very good condition; the wood surface treated with a protective sealant (B72) that is easily reversed
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.