- 745
A Silver-Gilt, Seed Pearl and Gemstone Icon of the Tolgskaya Mother of God, Yaroslavl, 18th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Wood, tempera, silver, seed-pearls, gemstones
- 31.5 by 28cm, 12 3/8 by 28in.
the oklad repoussé with floral motifs, the garments picked out with seed-pearls, emeralds, spinels, garnets, and rose quartz, struck with maker's mark PK (Cyrillic), unrecorded, 1839, 84 standard
Provenance
Acquired by the Swedish engineer Gustaf Anderstedt in Yaroslavl in the 1930's
Condition
Some minor retouching especially in the silver background of the painting, two missing stones from the seed-pearl garment along the lower border
"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
The Tolgskaya Mother of God is named after the Tolga river in Yaroslvl, where the miracle working prototype appeared in 1314. Its iconography is the mirror image of the Vladimirskaya Mother of God except for some minor details such as the position of the legs of the Christ Child.