拍品 173
- 173
A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE PRAISES TO THE MOTHER OF GOD (THE AKATHISTOS), 17TH CENTURY |
估價
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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描述
- Egg tempera on wood panel, with gilded silver basma (possibly later)
- 12 x 10 5/8 in., 30.5 x 27 cm
the Mother of God enthroned at center, with Christ Emmanuel above, surrounded by Old Testament Prophets holding scrolls and symbols foretelling her acts, with stamped gilded silver or gilt metal basma, apparently unmarked
出版
Sacred Images and the Millennium: Christianity and Russia, Eugene, 1988, no. 25, p. 10.
Windows to Heaven: Icons of Russia, Santa Barbara, 1982, no. 8, p. 40.
Windows to Heaven: Icons of Russia, Santa Barbara, 1982, no. 8, p. 40.
Condition
some areas of loss and repair to panel consistent with age; the gilt metal in very good condition; treated by conservator in 1982 with a reversible sealant (B-72 acryloid in xylol and polyvinyl acetate in toluol) to stabilize the surface and protect against potential insect damage
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.