Lot 134
  • 134

A Russian icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with gilded silver and enamel oklad

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • gilded silver, enamel, panel
  • 7 x 5 5/8 in. (17.7 x 14.3 cm)
the oklad with chased and repoussé parcel gilt robes, with decoration in champlevé, struck with Cyrillic initials SG, probably for Semen Galkin, Moscow, 1908-1917

Condition

overall good condition; some small wear to riza consistent with age
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