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Russian saints
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 16 leaves in Church Slavonic, each containing the portrait of a saint. [Russia, late eighteenth century]
- Paper
16 leaves, 8vo (160 x 105mm.), manuscript in red and black ink on paper with hand-coloured illustrations and portraits of saints, each leaf mounted, some with conjoint leaves of manuscript text, a few leaves folded to fit the mounts, paper repairs at foot of most leaves with some loss of text, some staining
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A charming group of portraits of Russian saints, together with a picture of the Virgin and Child on a crescent moon, which would have been the first page in the book that the pages are taken from. The text names Catherine I as Empress, which dates the leaves to the later eighteenth century.