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A Russian icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with gilded silver and enamel oklad
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- carved wood kiot, glass, gilded wood frame, gilded silver, enamel, oil and tempera on panel, silk velvet
- 8 3/4 x 7 in. (22.1 x 17.8 cm) (icon alone)
the gilded silver oklad and parcel gilt robes stamped, chased, and repoussé, struck with Cyrillic initials NG of an unrecorded master, Moscow, 1908-1917, 84 standard, the enameled halo apparently lacking maker's marks, Moscow, 1908-1917, 84 standard, contained in a carved wood kiot with gilt wood frame applied with a carved, gilded, and painted figure of the Holy Spirit as dove
Condition
cover was not removed to examine icon surface, the riza in overall good condition with some small bending and splitting to corners, the halo with areas of cracking to enamel visible under magnification; the gilt wood and painted frame with rubbing to gilding, the rays of light apparently repainted, the carved wood kiot with scuffs and wear to underside
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.