A gem-set silver-gilt icon of the Annunciation, Dmitri Orlov, Moscow, 1868: A gem-set silver-gilt icon of the Annunciation, Dmitri Orlov, Moscow, 1868

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A gem-set silver-gilt icon of the Annunciation, Dmitri Orlov, Moscow, 1868

A precious religious icon depicting the Annunciation, created by Dmitri Orlov in Moscow with elaborate gem-setting and silver-gilt work. The piece features intricately chased vestments adorned with gemstones and ornamental borders.

Medium: the oklad repoussé and chased, the Angel Gabriel and Mary in elaborately chased silver-gilt vestments, the lily and violets gem-set, with applied gilt openwork border, struck to lower edge of frame with maker's mark, 84 standard
Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

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Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000

Lot 629

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A gem-set silver-gilt icon of the Annunciation, Dmitri Orlov, Moscow, 1868, A gem-set silver-gilt icon of the Annunciation, Dmitri Orlov, Moscow, 1868

Medium

the oklad repoussé and chased, the Angel Gabriel and Mary in elaborately chased silver-gilt vestments, the lily and violets gem-set, with applied gilt openwork border, struck to lower edge of frame with maker's mark, 84 standard

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