a russian book of gospels with fine silver and niello binding, Moscow, circa 1800

Estimate

40,000 - 60,000 USD

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Description

height 19 1/2 in. 49.5 cm

the cover, base and spine repoussé and chased with foliage, the center of the cover applied with a plaque nielloed with Christ Enthroned, the corners applied with plaques nielloed with the four Evangelists, Moscow, 1802, Cyrillic maker's mark P.S., Cyrillic Assay-master's initials A.O.P, Postnikova-Losseva, no.2136