A GILT-SILVER RIZA RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON OF CHRIST PANTOCRATOR, 19TH CEN.

Tempera on wood panel. Christ is depicted half-length, raising His right hand in blessing and holding the globus cruciger in His left. The icon is covered by an engraved and repoussé parcel-gilt silver riza, with gilded vestments, a radiating silver ground, and an applied pierced halo. The riza bears the maker's mark "В.С, " the assay master's mark "НН, " and the "84" silver standard. The reverse is covered in burgundy velvet and contained within a hinged wood kiot. Russian Empire, late 19th century.

Dimensions: 7 1/8 x 5 3/4 in., (18.1 x 14.6 cm.)

Conditions: Overall good condition. Craquelure to the painted face and hands, with surface wear. The riza shows light tarnishing and wear to the gilding.

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All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C.

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