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A parcel-gilt silver icon of five saints, Ivan Alekseev, Moscow, 1899-1908
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Tempera on wood
- 37.5 by 28.7cm, 14 3/4 by 11 1/4 in.
depicting St Konstantin, St Dimitri, St Aleksandr, St Georgi and St Elena, the oklad engraved with crosses, the reverse with metal dedication plaque inscribed in Russian : 'From the society of Korugvenostsev of the Voznesenski Monastery', struck with maker's mark I.A.A (Cyrillic), 84 standard
Condition
The painting has not been inspected as the silver oklad was not taken off. The oklad is in good condition consistent with age, no visible damage.
"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."