Lot 754
  • 754

Six Icons, Russia, 18th and 19th centuries

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • the largest 53.5 by 43.5cm, 21 by 17 1/4 in.
comprising:

Anastasis
Feast Day
Iverskaya Mother of God
Three Church Hierarchs
Christ Pantocrator
St Mark

Condition

The Iverskaya with some wear and some light retouchings throughout. The central figure of St Mark in good condition, the lower part of the body and desk repainted, and to the upper left corner of the architectural background with some restoration to the border. Three Saints with light retouchings to the border. The Feastday icon with much retouching throughout. The Anastastis with many small scattered spots of retouching throughout. Christ Pantocrator with minor spots of retouching.
"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."