Lot 636
- 636
A silver-gilt icon of the monk St Nicholas, Moscow, 1901
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- silver-gilt, tempera, wood
- 27 by 22.6cm, 10 5/8 by 8 7/8 in.
the monk St Nicholas presented half-length dressed in the analov, or Great Schema, of the most spiritually advanced ascetic monks, he makes a sign of blessing with his right hand and holds a closed scroll with his other hand, the oklad repoussé and the halo chased with foliate decoration, the engraved inscription in the lower part referring to the 25th jubilee of Nikolai Evimovich Kushmin and dated 1 September 1901, struck with maker's mark, possibly LA (Cyrillic), 84 standard
Condition
The original panel transferred onto another panel, some wear to the gilded background and along the edges of the icon, some minor surface chips due to the silver basma, in good overall condition
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"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."