Lot 95
- 95
Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna: A Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator with gilded silver and cloisonné enamel oklad
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- tempera/oil oil on panel, gilded silver, enamel; wood box, glass, brass fittings
- 5 1/4 x 4 1/4 in., 13.3 x 10.8 cm
the icon finely painted, the gilded silver oklad chased and repoussé in 17th-century style, the halo enameled in bright colors, the oklad Vasilii Semenov, Moscow, 1885, 84 standard, the halo apparently unmarked; contained in glass-fronted wood box
Provenance
Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
the icon surface with craquelure and a small area of loss in Christ's hair, the oklad with some small wear
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.