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A Russian icon of the Korsun Mother of God with gilded silver oklad
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- tempera on panel, gilded silver
- 12 7/8 x 10 5/8 in. (32.8 x 27 cm) (height includes halo)
the icon 18th century, the gilded silver oklad and halo finely chased, struck with initials MIT, possibly for Mikhail Timofeev, Moscow, 1818, 84 standard
Condition
the icon surface with areas of loss and restoration, including a rectangular strip at upper left and some scratching from the back of the oklad, the back of the panel painted brown and set with two splints, some small loss to wood at bottom ; the oklad bright and attractive, the tips of the rays of the halos with some bending 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.