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A Russian icon of the Mandylion with silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel oklad, Yakov Mishukov, Moscow, 1895
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- silver, enamel, wood
- height 12 ¼ in.; width 10 ¾ in.
- 31 cm; 27.3 cm
rectangular, the oklad engraved with panels of scrolling foliage, the corners depicting the evangelists, each with filigree enamel halo, the visage of Christ with filigree enamel halo, 84 standard
Condition
In good condition overall. The edges of the oklad bent and scratched in areas, the gilding rubbed in areas. The panel with minor losses and abrasions to edges 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.
Catalogue Note
The inscription on reverse reads:
Yakov Fedorovich,
I would like to ask you to make a chasuble on the icon in silver, make the fields gold and make carved patterns, as you made on [the holiday of] Pokrov.
Grigory Nikiforov