A RARE SILVER-GILT, NIELLO, CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND SEED PEARL ICON OF THE JERUSALEM MOTHER OF GOD, A.M. POSTNIKOV PARTNERSHIP, MOSCOW, 1892
A RARE SILVER-GILT, NIELLO, CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND SEED PEARL ICON OF THE JERUSALEM MOTHER OF GOD, A.M. POSTNIKOV PARTNERSHIP, MOSCOW, 1892
intricately decorated, the robes of seed pearl and set with pastes, the halos with enamelled scrolls on gilt grounds, the Virgin on a nielloed ground within a blue and white pellets, the borders repoussé with a foliate pattern, struck on the edge with the maker's mark, 84 standard
26.5 by 21.5cm, 10⅜ by 8½in.
Condition Report:
On good condition overall. The enamel with chips and small losses, mostly to the border. With small areas of wear to gilding.
The panel icon is later, probably 20th century.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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A RARE SILVER-GILT, NIELLO, CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND SEED PEARL ICON OF THE JERUSALEM MOTHER OF GOD, A.M. POSTNIKOV PARTNERSHIP, MOSCOW, 1892
intricately decorated, the robes of seed pearl and set with pastes, the halos with enamelled scrolls on gilt grounds, the Virgin on a nielloed ground within a blue and white pellets, the borders repoussé with a foliate pattern, struck on the edge with the maker's mark, 84 standard
26.5 by 21.5cm, 10⅜ by 8½in.
Condition Report:
On good condition overall. The enamel with chips and small losses, mostly to the border. With small areas of wear to gilding.
The panel icon is later, probably 20th century.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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