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A Russian Icon of the Kazan Mother of God with Gilded Silver and "Jeweled" Oklad
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- the oklad apparently Moscow, the date obscured and with Cyrillic initials AP, probably for Alexander Panfilov; also with scratched weight, the reverse with a paper tag from the retailer Kalashnikov
- Tempera on wood, gilded silver, pastes
- 10 3/8 x 8 in.
- 26.4 x 20.3 cm
the icon with SS. John, Nikolai, Elizaveta, and Darya in the borders, the oklad richly chased and repoussé with scrolling vines and strapwork and set with halos of multicolored faceted pastes
Condition
overall good condition, the icon with some slight surface cracks and the edges of the oklad with slight dents
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.