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A parcel-gilt and cloisonné enamel icon of the Archangel Michael, maker's mark S.G. in Cyrillic, unidentified, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- 31 by 27cm., 12 1/4 by 10 1/2 in.
the Guardian Angel Michael depicted full length with cloisonné enamel halo and enamel plaques with Cyrillic inscription: Sv. Arkhang Mikhael, further inscribed in Cyrillic: to protect him on all his journeys, 84 standard
Condition
The silver-gilt is slightly worn and tarnished in places. There is a small chip to the blue enamel leaf at the very bottom of the Saint's halo, otherwise the enamel appears to be in good condition.
We would advise prospective buyers to view.
"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."
Catalogue Note
|t was common practice to commision icons in order to act as a form of protection for a traveller, so that the depicted deity would keep its devotee from harm.