RIZA
A FINE ICON SHOWING THE DORMITION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD (KOIMESIS) WITH A SILVER RIZA Russian, early 18th century Tempera on wood panel. The background and haloes made of gold. Silver basma with repoussé foliage decoration. Very finely painted, with delicately modelled flesh tones in shades of brown with red highlights. The garments executed in contrasting red and green with gold folds. Partially restored. 34 x 29.5 cm.
A FINE ICON SHOWING THE DORMITION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD (KOIMESIS) WITH A SILVER RIZA Russian, early 18th century Tempera on wood panel. The background and haloes made of gold. Silver basma with repoussé foliage decoration. Very finely painted, with delicately modelled flesh tones in shades of brown with red highlights. The garments executed in contrasting red and green with gold folds. Partially restored. 34 x 29.5 cm.
