Lot 2
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A Russian Icon of the Four Metropolitans of Moscow with Gilt Metal Oklad

Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wood, gilt metal
  • 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.
  • 31.7 x 26.7 cm
the oklad set with plaques incised with the names of the four metropolitans: Saints Alexius, Peter, Jonah, and Philip, in Church Slavonic; the oklad incised with elaborate design

Condition

the icon with areas of re-painting throughout, and with minor areas of loss, also with multiple stabilizing nails
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