Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons
Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons
A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel icon of the Mandylion, Pavel Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1885
Auction Closed
December 2, 04:59 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel icon of the Mandylion, Pavel Ovchinnikov, Moscow, 1885
the hem finely chased imitating embroidery, the halo with cloisonné sky-blue enamel, the border with raised rim and stylised enamel corners, titled in champlevé enamel, velvet reverse, struck on the lower edge Ovchinnikov in Cyrillic beneath the Imperial warrant, 84 standard
31.1 by 26.7cm, 12¼ by 10½ in.
Christie's London, 24 November 2008, lot 133