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A Russian icon of the Akhtyrskaya Mother of God
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- tempera on panel, gilded silver, paste, enamels, silk
- 12 3/8 x 10 3/8 in. (31.3 x 25.5 cm)
the icon with floral border and inscription apparently dated 1780, the gilded silver oklad and halos set with numerous pastes in imitation of diamonds, emeralds, and turquoise; with the Greek initials for the Mother of God in pastes on a blue enamel ground, with identifying inscriptions on enamel plaques and the Imperial eagle enameled on a pink ground, Aleksei Ratkov, Moscow, 1806, 84 standard
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 8 December 1993, lot 262.
Condition
the icon would benefit from a professional cleaning and restoration, with areas of loss to surface and with wood exposed on the border, the underside with extensive loss of wood at the back, the oklad with wear to gilding, some pastes lacking, and discoloration to foils at the back of stones
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.