Lot 192
- 192
A Russian icon of the Vladimir Mother of God with gilded silver and enamel oklad
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- tempera on panel, gilded silver, enamel, seed pearls
- 12 1/2 x 10 in. (32 x 25 cm)
the icon finely painted to reflect the decoration of the oklad including pearl robes and enameled crown; the gilded silver oklad, Moscow, early 19th century (date obscured), 84 standard, with later control mark, the oklad chased in high-relief and with halos engraved with scrolling ornament, the halo of the Mother of God with crown in cloisonné, apparently unmarked, the Holy Figures' robes embroidered with pearls
Condition
very impressive icon, overall good condition; the enameled crown slightly loose, the oklad with some dents and accretions consistent with age, the pearl robes with some loose threads; the surface of the icon with some areas of loss from the back of the oklad
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.