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A Russian Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with Gilded Silver Oklad
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- the oklad, St. Petersburg, 1858, with unidentified Cyrillic maker's mark AFF
- Tempera on wood, gilded silver, velvet backing
- 14 1/8 x 12 1/4 in.
- 35.9 x 31.1 cm
the saint shown at full length, the gilded silver oklad chased and repoussé with flowers and foliate ornament intertwined with strapwork, the halos with conforming ornament
Condition
overall good condition, some wear and small denting to oklad consistent with age
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.
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.