Lot 215
  • 215

A Pair of Russian Wedding Icons of the Kazan Mother of God and Christ Pantocrator with Gilded Silver and Enamel Oklads, Moscow, circa 1910

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • the oklads with unidentified Cyrillic maker's marks, apparently F.S.
  • 8 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.
  • 22.2 x 19.7 cm
the holy figures' robes in filigree over a gilt foil ground, the halos and spandrels in brightly colored enamels

Condition

Both the icons and oklads would benefit from professional cleaning; the icons have been lacquered
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