Lot 311
  • 311

A parcel-gilt silver icon of Christ Pantocrator, Moscow, 1908-1917

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver, tempera, panel
  • 22.2 by 14cm, 8 3/4 by 7 1/8 in.
unrecorded maker SG (Cyrillic), 84 standard, in wood kiot

Condition

The painting with a thick layer of darkened varnish. The gilding of the background worn, though not to the silver. Overall very good condition.
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