Lot 9
  • 9

Icon of Christ Pantocrator with silver-gilt oklad

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver-gilt, wood
  • 10 1/2 x 8 in.
  • 26.6 x 20.3 cm
the oklad chased with robes and orb, rocky ground, and wings and clouds of cherubim, the upper corners with holy monograms in rococo cartouches, separate halo with openwork border and chased crown, apparently unmarked, late 18th-early 19th century

Condition

loss of border to left side of halp, splits at corners, some corrosion and fissures to border at lower right, otherwise good, strong chasing, painted surface with some wear and dirt where exposed, good condition where covered, minor losses at extreme edges
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