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A SILVER ICON OF SAINT GEORGE SLAYING THE DRAGON, 1ST ARTEL, MOSCOW, 1908-1917 |
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 31.1 by 26cm, 12 1/4 by 10 1/4 in.
the plaque on the back inscribed in Russian 'As a kind memento / On the day of your Angel 26 October 1911 / [to] Dmitry Naumovitch / Shaposhnikov / From the platoon ranks of the 5th company life-guards of the Izmailovsky regiment', 84 standard
Condition
The oklad with the remnants of old gilding, mostly worn off; the silver tarnished, otherwise in good condition. The painting covered with yellowed varnish; some damage to the lower right edge and some retouching to the background; a vertical crack running throughout the panel.
"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."