Lot 41
  • 41

A Russian Icon of the Holy Visage with Gilded Silver and Enamel Oklad, 19th century

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • the oklad by Alexander Andreev, Moscow, 1894
  • Tempera and oil on wood panel, gilded silver, enamel
  • 12 1/8 x 10 1/2 in.
  • 30.8 x 26.7 cm
with fine repoussé and chased gilded silver oklad, the halo and spandrels brightly enameled with colorful floral and geometric ornament

Condition

the icon with minor losses; otherwise in overall good condition
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