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A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE MANDYLION, CIRCA 1800 |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- egg tempera on wood
- 14 1/8 x 11 7/8 in., 35.9 x 30.1 cm
in the 17th-century style, with gilt metal and foil basma oklad
Literature
Windows to Heaven: The Icons of Russia, Santa Barbara, 1982, no. 4, p. 29.
Sacred Images and the Millennium: Christianity and Russia, Eugene, 1988, no. 8, p. 4.
Sacred Images and the Millennium: Christianity and Russia, Eugene, 1988, no. 8, p. 4.
Condition
the panel with areas of loss and repair consistent with age; the wood surfaces treated with a protective sealant (B72) that is 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.