with Christ enthroned at center, Archangels Gabriel and Michael behind him, flanked on the left by St. Peter, St. John the Theologian, St. Nicholas, Metropolitan Filip, St. George, and St. Anastasia and on the left by St. Paul, St. Andrew, Bishop St. Antipas, St. John the Merciful, the Prophet John, and St. Fedor, probably from a the small iconostasis of a private chapel

Windows to Heaven: The Icons of Russia, Santa Barbara, 1982, no. 2, p. 24.

the panel with areas of loss and restoration consistent with age; the panel was treated by a professional conservator with a reversible sealant (B72) to protect against potential damage and consolidate the surface
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.

For comparison, see Sotheby's London, 27 November 2007, lot 407.