RUSSIAN SILVER ICON MOTHER OF GOD, 9 MARTYRS C1895
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THIS LOT IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE., A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD WITH NINE MARTYRS IN A GILT SILVER OKLAD, MOSCOW, C. 1895, the Virgin and the Christ Child surrounded by 9 Martyrs including Pelagia, Aviv, Samon and Gurry. Gilt silver oklad with repousse robes and an ornate ivy border. Oklad with Cyrillic maker`s mark of 'SCh', Cyrillic assayer`s mark of 'AR 1895', '84 standard'. Four insert splints on side edges. Egg tempera and gesso on wood panel. 31.4 x 26.7 cm (12 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.) PROVENANCE: Inherited by the present owner from Maria Fedorovskaya, Ukrainian émigré, renowned gypsy dancer, and later founder of the famous New York Russian restaurant, “Petrushka.” Fedorovskaya acquired many icons in the 60's and 70's during her multiple trips to the Soviet Union.
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RUSSIAN SILVER ICON MOTHER OF GOD, 9 MARTYRS C1895
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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