Lot 684
- 684
Vladimirskaya Mother of God, circa 1800
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- tempera, wood
- 71.8 by 52.3cm, 28 1/4 by 20 5/8 in.
the Mother of God carrying the Christ Child on her right arm, gesturing towards her Son with her left hand, the Christ Child pressing his cheek against his Mother's and lovingly gazing at her
Exhibited
Exhibition catalogue: D'un autre monde, icônes inconnues et art byzantin, Koninklijk Museum Voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, 1997, p.43, n.26
Condition
The background and border stripped to the levkas, a vertical crack runnig top to bottom at the centre of the panel, some larger patches of restoration along this crack, especially to the neck of the Mother of God and to her left hand, some more minor retouching, the icon covered with a yellowish varnish and some dirt, the lower border of the icon replaced
"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."