Two silver-gilt, cloisonné enamel and mother of pearl icons of St Joasaph and Bishop St Ermogen, maker in Cyrillic 'DG', Moscow, 1908-1917 , Two silver-gilt, cloisonné enamel and mother of pearl icons of St Joasaph and Bishop St Ermogen, maker in...
Two silver-gilt, cloisonné enamel and mother of pearl icons of St Joasaph and Bishop St Ermogen, maker in Cyrillic 'DG', Moscow, 1908-1917
The first depicting St Hermogenes Patriarch of Moscow as inscribed in Cyrillic above the saint's head, a silver-gilt background engraved with sunburst design mounted with multicoloured cloisonné enamel floral and foliate motifs, with a suspension loop on the upper edge and the reverse, struck to the lower edge with maker's mark in Cyrillic, 84 standard The second depicting Joasaph of Belgorod as inscribed in Cyrillic above the saint's head, a silver-gilt background engraved with sunburst design mounted with multicoloured cloisonné enamel floral and foliate motifs, bordered by a cloisonné enamel geometric pattern one pearl in each corner, struck to the lower edge with maker's mark in Cyrillic, 84 standard
3.8 by 11.5cm; 5 1/5 by 4 1/2 in.
17.9 by 14.6cm; 7 1/16 by 5 6/8 in. respectively.
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Condition Report:
The enamel on both in good condition overall, some tarnishing to the silver-gilt edges of the oklad, a pearl missing in the top left corner of the larger icon, chips and flakes to the painting on both, the largest measuring 2cm in length.
"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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Two silver-gilt, cloisonné enamel and mother of pearl icons of St Joasaph and Bishop St Ermogen, maker in Cyrillic 'DG', Moscow, 1908-1917
The first depicting St Hermogenes Patriarch of Moscow as inscribed in Cyrillic above the saint's head, a silver-gilt background engraved with sunburst design mounted with multicoloured cloisonné enamel floral and foliate motifs, with a suspension loop on the upper edge and the reverse, struck to the lower edge with maker's mark in Cyrillic, 84 standard The second depicting Joasaph of Belgorod as inscribed in Cyrillic above the saint's head, a silver-gilt background engraved with sunburst design mounted with multicoloured cloisonné enamel floral and foliate motifs, bordered by a cloisonné enamel geometric pattern one pearl in each corner, struck to the lower edge with maker's mark in Cyrillic, 84 standard
3.8 by 11.5cm; 5 1/5 by 4 1/2 in.
17.9 by 14.6cm; 7 1/16 by 5 6/8 in. respectively.
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Condition Report:
The enamel on both in good condition overall, some tarnishing to the silver-gilt edges of the oklad, a pearl missing in the top left corner of the larger icon, chips and flakes to the painting on both, the largest measuring 2cm in length.
"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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