Lot number 1052 - Auction
A VERY LARGE ICON SHOWING THE PROTECTING VEIL OF THE MOTHER OF GOD (POKROV) WITH A SILVER

A VERY LARGE ICON SHOWING THE PROTECTING VEIL OF THE MOTHER OF GOD (POKROV) WITH A SILVER OKLAD Russian, early 19th century (icon), Russian, Moscow, Fedor Frolov, 1815 (oklad) Tempera on wood panel. Finely executed in great detail on a gold ground. The silver-gilt oklad chased with foliage. Set with enamelled plaques. Marked with city hallmark, assayer's mark, 84 standard and master's mark 'F.FROLOV' in Cyrillic. Losses to the borders. 53.5 x 43.5 cm.