Lot 217
- 217
A Russian icon of the Vladimir Mother of God with selected saints and gilded silver oklad
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- oil or temperal on panel, silver, enamel
- 12 7/8 x 11 3/8 in. (32.5 x 29.1 cm)
the icon with the Vladimir Mother of God in the central panel, surrounded by the Mandylion, Archangels, the Guardian Angel, Prophets, bishop saints, martyrs and ascetics; the gilded silver oklad chased and repoussé, with foliate border, the Holy figures' robes in silver filigree, applied with champlevé enamel plaques and gilded silver halos, Moscow, Egor Antipov Antipiev, 1833, 84 standard
Condition
the icon surface with some small loss from back of oklad, primarily at upper left, the oklad with some small wear to gilding
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.