Lot 8
  • 8

A Russian Icon of the Mother of God "Joy to Those Who Sorrow" with Gilded Silver Oklad, 18th century

Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Tempera on wood, gilded silver, silver, velvet backing, beads, linen
  • 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.
  • 31.8 x 26.7 cm
the icon painted in bright tones, the gilded silver oklad chased and with scrolls and shellwork and engraved to match the extensive inscriptions on the icon, the robes sewn with beads and stones, Moscow, Petr Antonov, 176?, the silver halos, 1863

Condition

in overall good condition; the oklad with some slight losses and dents consistent with age
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