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A wedding pair of Russian icons with gilded silver oklads
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- tempera, gilded silver
- 8 7/8 x 7 1/8 in. (each) (22.2 x 18.1 cm)
the first Christ Pantocrator and the second the Kazan Mother of God, the oklads Dmitrii Orlov, Moscow, 1856
Condition
overall good condition
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.
Catalogue Note
The cover was made in the workshop of Dmitrii Orlov, famed for its liturgical silver in the mid-19th century. The firm flourished from 1840-1872 and was awarded a Large Silver Medal at the 1865 All-Russian Manufacturing Exhibition in Moscow.