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A silver-gilt and seed pearl icon of the Kazanskaya Mother of God, maker's mark indistinct, possibly M.T. in Cyrillic, Moscow, 1765
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 36 by 31cm, 14 by 12 1/2 in.
the Mother and Child's robes picked out with seed pearls and coloured stones, the oklad elaborately chased and gilded with raised, scrolling, floral motif, the pierced crown with seraphim and cherubim and inscribed in Cyrillic: Cherubim and Seraphim
Condition
The oklad has been regilded, there are some chips to the paint and some losses to the seed pearls. There are some splits to the silver and the cross above the ball in the crown is lacking.
The chasing is crisp.
"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."
"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."