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A RUSSIAN SILVER-GILT ICON OF THE TIKHVIN MOTHER OF GOD, MOSCOW, 1831 |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- unidentified Cyrillic maker's mark "S. Zh," (Postnikova-Loseva no. 2871)
- height 14 3/8 in; width 12 1/8 in.; 36.5, 30.6 cm
the chased oklad with elaborate vestments and roundel with Cyrillic inscription, late Empire-style border with roses at the corners
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, April 22, 2009, lot 202
Condition
edges of oklad a little rough, otherwise good, nice chasing
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.