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A Russian icon of the Tikhvin Mother of God with silver oklad and pearl-embroidered robes,
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- tempera on panel, silver, pearls, foil, linen, velvet
- 7 1/4 x 6 in. (18.4 x 15.2 cm)
with robes sewed with pearls over gold and colored foils, the oklad and halo chased with foliate ornament, struck with Cyrillic initials VK of an unrecorded master, Moscow, 1840, 84 standard, the back covered with later silk covering complete with silk-covered strut
Provenance
Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992)
Maria Sieber Riva, descent
Gifted to the current owner by the above
Maria Sieber Riva, descent
Gifted to the current owner by the above
Condition
the surface of the icon has sustained some damage from an adhesive securing the embroidered robes to a linen support and would benefit from professional restoration, the back relined with a later velvet
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.