Lot 155
  • 155

a russian icon of the holy empress saint alexandra

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • with gilded silver oklad, by Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1883

  • 20 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.
  • 52 x 26.7 cm
the saint shown standing at full length, richly dressed in gem- and pearl-studded clothing and crown, and holding a cross, with Christ shown in the clouds above her

Condition

some minor losses to surface of icon
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