OKLAD
A RARE ICON SHOWING THE MOTHER OF GOD OF MINSK WITH A SILVER OKLAD Russian, early 20th century (icon), Russian, Moscow, Semyon Galkin, 1908-1917 (oklad) Oil on wood panel, the reverse covered with velvet. The silver oklad heavily repoussé. Marked with district assay office mark, 84 standard and Cyrillic master's mark 'SG'. The reverse applied with a plaque engraved with the date 'Minsk, 8 November 1915'. The oklad minimally damaged. 26.7 x 22.2 cm.
A RARE ICON SHOWING THE MOTHER OF GOD OF MINSK WITH A SILVER OKLAD Russian, early 20th century (icon), Russian, Moscow, Semyon Galkin, 1908-1917 (oklad) Oil on wood panel, the reverse covered with velvet. The silver oklad heavily repoussé. Marked with district assay office mark, 84 standard and Cyrillic master's mark 'SG'. The reverse applied with a plaque engraved with the date 'Minsk, 8 November 1915'. The oklad minimally damaged. 26.7 x 22.2 cm.