- 677
A silver-gilt, seed pearl and cloisonné enamel icon of the Vladimirskaya Mother of God, Nikolai Nemirov-Kolodkin, Moscow, 1895
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Tempera on wood, silver-gilt, seed pearls, pastes
- 31 by 26.8cm, 12 1/4 by 10 1/2 in.
the Virgin's maphorion and the Christ Child's robes of seed pearls applied with paste-set stars, the halos, corners and inner borders decorated with red, blue and white enamel, the frame chased with foliate frieze within cloisonné enamel borders, engraved in Russian with dedication inscription: 'Blessing to my grand-daughter Vera Nikolaevna Konshina from her Grandfather V. Konshin', 84 standard
Condition
In overall very good condition, some seed pearls are loose
"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."