Lot 30
  • 30

A Russian Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with Silver Oklad, 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • the silver oklad with added metal halos, Mikhail Ivanovich Ivanov, St. Petersburg, 1882
  • Tempera on wood panel, silver, gilt metal, velvet
  • 17 1/4 x 13 3/4 in.
  • 43.8 x 34.9 cm
the saint shown at center, with scenes from his life surrounding him; the silver oklad with gilt metal haloes

Condition

overall good condition; the oklad with minor dings consistent with age
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