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Post Medieval Russian Enamelled Icon with Christ
Post Medieval Russian Enamelled Icon with Christ
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Description
18th-19th century AD. A bronze icon showing nimbate Christ enthroned in high relief, reserved against an enamelled field in blue, white, green and yellow; Christ with book displayed in his left hand, seated on a throne with footstool, Cyrillic legends and billeted border. 1.2 kg, 22cm (8 3/4"). From the Alexandra collection, Somerset, UK; previously acquired by a Russian art collector from Sotheby's Amsterdam in 2004; formerly acquired between 1970 and 1972 by one of the largest industrialists from East Germany, who made his fortune in selling cement to Russia, and was subsequently part-paid in icons and other important works of art by the Russian government. [No Reserve]
Condition
Fine condition, usage wear.
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Post Medieval Russian Enamelled Icon with Christ

Estimate £100 - £140
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Starting Price £5
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