ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE OF THE MOTHER OF GOD' ICON Palekh, late 19th century wood, levkas, gold leaf, tempera 36,5x 31 cm Condition: icon has been sawn, scratches to the gilding on the halo, paint loss on the edges, horizontal crack The icon is distinguished by the high quality of the painting and numerous ornaments on the vestments. At the buyer's request, we are happy 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 carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist or conservator of their choice for a full professional assessment. Descriptions of the condition of objects in the catalogue or in any correspondence are given for guidance only and should not be regarded as a substitute for a first-hand valuation. ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE