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Two Russian icons of Christ and Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker with silver oklads, one maker's mark VK, Moscow, 1895
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver, wood, enamel
- height of larger 12 1/4 in.; width 10 1/2 in.
- 31 cm; 26.6 cm
rectangular, one of Christ with an oklad repoussé and chased with floral decorated vestments and with applied halo, indistinctly marked, 84 standard, the other of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, rectangular, the silver-gilt oklad repoussé and chased with scrolling foliage, with applied halo
Condition
Both oklads scratch bent and with areas of cracks and losses. The panels with losses and abrasions due to rubbing of oklad. The surface is disturbed in areas, with some apparent inpainting.
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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.
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.