SILVER ICON 'THE MOTHER OF GOD KAZANSKAYA' AVAC OKLAD Russia, circa 1860s Oklad - silver, embossing, engraving, gilding, river pearls, rhinestones Marks: master stamp in Cyrillic 'MA'; master assayer stamp in Cyrillic 'I.A' above the date 1861 for Avdeev I. (1852-1862); silver mark '84' and coat of arms of the city of Moscow wood, levkas, tempera 31 x 26.1 cm Condition: good overall condition, restorations to the painting, small deformations to the oklad, small tears to the edges, loss of some rays from the crown. At the buyer's request, we would be happy to provide a general condition report on 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 consult a specialist of their choice for a full assessment of the condition of the lot. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.