Lot 633
- 633
A silver-gilt and seed pearl icon of the Kazanskaya Mother of God, Aleksandr Panfilov, Moscow, 1832
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, tempera, wood, seed pearl
- 31.2 by 27.1cm, 12 1/4 by 10 5/8 in.
the Virgin's maphorion and the Christ Child's robes sewn with seed pearls and set with brightly coloured pastes, the borders and halos engraved with floral and geometric motifs, struck with maker's mark A.P (Cyrillic), 84 standard
Condition
Some minor wear, the painting covered with darkened varnish and dirt, some minor damage to the border where a green, older layer of paint has become visible
"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."