Lot 151
  • 151

A Russian Icon of St. James the Just and St. Elena with Gilded Silver Oklad, Ovchinnikov, Moscow, circa 1910

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Tempera and gilding on wood panel, silver, enamel, silk
  • 12 3/8 x 10 5/8 in.
  • 31.4 x 27 cm
the two saints standing, with St. James depicted as Bishop of Jerusalem and St. Elena crowned, with a finely chased and repoussé oklad set with enameled plaques, with unusually decorative and sculptural spandrels

Condition

overall good condition; the oklad has been lacquered and would benefit from a professional cleaning
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