Lot number 874 - Auction
A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE VLADIMIRSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD WITH A SILVER-GILT RIZA

A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE VLADIMIRSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD WITH A SILVER-GILT RIZA Russian, early 19th century (icon), Russian, Moscow, Michael Timofeev, 1827 (riza) Tempera on wood panel. The icon finely painted with extensive ornamental detail and chrysography. The gilded silver riza and haloes chased and repoussé with a border of palmettes. Marked with city hallmark, assayer's mark, 84 standard and master's mark 'MTT'. 33 x 26.3 cm.