Lot 230
  • 230

A Russian Icon of the Vladimir Mother of God with Gilded Silver, Enamel and Seed Pearl Oklad, Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1890

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • oil on zinc panel, gilded silver, enamel, seed pearls, velvet; wood, glass, brass fittings
  • 3 7/8 x 3 in. (icon only); 9.8 x 7.6 cm
the oklad with polychrome cloisonné ornament, the Holy Figures' robes finely chased, the halo set with seed pearls, the borders raised to resemble half-columns, held in glazed wood shadow box

Condition

very attractive, some small wear
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