Lot 511
  • 511

A SILVER-GILT AND CLOISONEÉ ENAMEL ICON OF THE TRINITY, GRACHEV BROTHERS, ST PETERSBURG, 1890-1896 | Holy Trinity with enamel silver oklad

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description

  • 39 by 28cm, 15 3/8 by 11cm.
the basma raised and shaped as an arch supported by two columns, decorated with ornate flowers and scrolls and shades of blue and green, the central panel with raised enamelled halos, struck with the firm's mark and an unrecorded workmaster's mark K.P (Postnikova-Loseva no.1313), 84 standard

Condition

The painting with sevral small areas of paint loss, all visible in the catalogue photograph. The enamel oklad with a few very small enamel chips not to the metal, overall in very good condition. The area covered by the oklad with further areas of paint loss.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."