NOVEMBER 2023 DECORATIVE & FINE ART SALE

A RUSSIAN ICON OF CHRIST PANTOKRATOR IN SILVER RIZA, 1833

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Start price: $1,500

Estimated price: $2,000 - $2,500

Buyer's premium:

Russian Orthodox icon of Christ Pantocrator, Moscow, 1833. Overlaid with a repousse and chased silver riza with polychrome cloisonne enamel plaques. According to the canon, Jesus is depicted in a simple robe, holding in his left hand an orb and a scepter, as symbols of supreme power while his right hand is raised in a gesture of blessing.

Hallmarks: ‘FIR’ (Cyrillic), 84, ND (Cyrillic), 1833, kokoshnik.

12 1/2 x 10 1/2 in., (31 x 27 cm.)

Condition: Very good condition overall. A few small and insignificant scratches to the icon. A few dents to the silver riza.