Lot 96
  • 96

A Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator with gilded silver and enamel oklad

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • oil/tempera on panel, gilded silver, enamel
  • 10 5/8 x 8 7/8 in., 27 x 23.5 cm
the gilded silver oklad with halo enameled in bright colors, struck with Cyrillic initial SG for an unidentified maker, possibly Semyon Galkin, Moscow, 1899-1908, 84 standard

Condition

overall good condition, some small wear and bending to oklad corners consistent with age
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