ICON ‘ST. NICHOLAS’ IN A SILVER OKLAD (INSET PANEL) Russia, second half of 16th century

Oklad: silver, coinage, engraving, gilding Hallmarks: master's mark in Cyrillic 'A.P', assay's master mark in Cyrillic 'N.D' above the date 1832, coat of arms of the city of Moscow and silver standard mark ‘84’. wood, levkas, tempera 31 x 26 cm This highly revered icon of Saint Nicholas, dating from the 16th century, was transferred to a new panel during the 19th century, when it was also fitted with an elegant and finely made silver oklad. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.