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Hermitage Fine Art

215 - ICON ‘THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST’ MIKHAIL FEDOROVICH DOLOTOV, 19…
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Estimate €1,200 - €1,400
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Description
ICON ‘THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST’ MIKHAIL FEDOROVICH DOLOTOV, 19TH CENTURY Palekh, late 19th century Cyrillic inscription ‘painted by M. Dolotov’ (bottom right); Cyrillic stamp ‘M. Dolotov’ (on the reverse) wood, gesso, gold leaf, tempera 31 x 27 cm Condition: generally good condition, a chip on the lower edge of the icon Mikhail Fedorov Dolotov was a peasant from the village of Palekh in Russia, a representative of a dynasty of icon painters whose workshops worked ‘on commission for wealthy Old Believers’. The icon is of considerable interest to collectors. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a comprehensive assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale FINE ART: 19th-century art, Modern and Contemporary art, Eastern European art, Icons
Auction location
Auction time 07/14/2026 at 2:30 PM
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