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A Russian icon of Saint Feodosii, Archbishop of Chernigov with silver-gilt and enamel oklad, Moscow, before 1890
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- maker’s mark SGV of an unidentified master
- silver, wood, enamel
- height 10 ½ in.; width 8 ½ in.
- 26.7 cm; 21.6 cm
rectangular, the oklad with enamel plaques at the corners, the saint traditionally depicted, with filigree staff and vestments, applied with enameled crosses and halo, 84 standard
Condition
In good condition overall. The edges of the oklad bent and scratched in areas, gilding rubbed, losses around one nail hole on lower edge. The panel with losses and abrasions due to rubbing of 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.