Lot 217
  • 217

A Russian Silver-Framed Icon of the Guardian Angel, Lyubavin, St. Petersburg, circa 1910

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • 5 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.
  • 14.5 x 8 cm
the angel depicted full length holding a cross while blessing the viewer with the other hand, the silver frame inscribed in Cyrillic along the sides "The Blessing of S.P. Denisova / 26th April 1913," with plaque attached to the back with the Cyrillic inscription "Holy Guardian Angel, may you be a guide and protector in the newly begun life journey of Natalya and forever keep her from harm"

Condition

overall good condition
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