Lot 32
- 32
A Russian Gilded Silver and Champlevé Enamel Icon of Christ Pantocrator, Ovchinnikov, Moscow, circa 1910
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- the reverse engraved in Cyrillic "Save and Protect Your Humble Servant Sergei, February 22, 1913"
- Gilded silver, enamel, wood backing for icon, tempera on gilt metal
- Height (including suspension loop) 4 1/4 in.
- 10.8 cm
in the neo-Byzantine style, rounded rectangular with shaped upper corners, with a delicately painted figure of Christ Pantocrator set wthin an arched aperture, the frame enameled with stylized pine trees, an Orthodox cross, and quatrefoil roundels, surmounted by a suspension plaque with conforming decoration
Condition
with some small loss to icon and with some small wear to gilding
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.