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A silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel icon of the Mandylion, Moscow, circa 1890
A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel icon of the Mandylion from Moscow, circa 1890, features finely chased embroidered cloth suspended by two angels. The work exemplifies Orthodox iconographic tradition with its raised halo and ornate enamelled basma embellishments in the 84 standard silver.
- Medium
- Silver-gilt oklad with finely chased embroidered cloth suspended by two angels, raised halo with stylised floral and foliate motifs on turquoise ground, raised enamelled basma with corner plates, struck on the lower edge of the frame and to oklad with workmaster's initials 'A Ch' in Cyrillic, 84 standard
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Russian Works of Art, Fabergé & Icons
June 2, 2021
Estimate: $25,000 – $35,000
Lot 210
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