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A Russian icon of the Kazan Mother of God with gilded silver oklad
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- tempera and gilding on panel; gilded silver, enamel
- 12 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (31.5 x 27.4 cm)
the icon finely painted with extensive ornamental detail and chrysography, the borders with a figure of the Guardian Angel and St. Evgenia, the gilded silver oklad and halo with scrolling floral ornament, set with painted enamel plaques, struck with Cyrillic initials GE of an unidentified master (Postnikova-Loseva #2368), Moscow, 184?; the halo, 1832
Condition
the icon surface with losses from the back of the oklad and nails, with loss of paint and gesso along lower border and on the lower right corner, and some restoration, the gilded silver oklad with minor splits edges and corners of oklad consistent with age and use
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.