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Tsarevich Alexei Nicholaevich: A Presentation Russian Icon of St. Alexei, Metropolitan of Moscow, circa 1904
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
the reverse applied with a silver plaque inscribed in Cyrillic "This icon is presented on the first saint's day of His Imperial Highness, the Heir Tsarevich and Grand Duke Alexei Nicholaevich, and to commemorate the blessed raising on this day of a church named for St. Alexei, Metropolitan of Moscow, in the Andreev Hermitage on Mount Athos, October 5th, 1904, St. Petersburg. Painted and blessed on the holy Mount Athos." The icon signed at lower right front, the silver border, Moscow, circa 1900 with unclear Cyrillic maker's mark, apparently A.M.A.
- 13 3/4 x 12 in
- 35 x 30.5 cm
the saint shown at half length, with colorful simulated enamel border in high relief, signed at lower right, and with a gilded silver frame
Provenance
Hammer Galleries, New York, 1942
Condition
small wear
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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.