Lot number 1490 - Auction 156
SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT CHRISTUS 'DAS GRIMME AUGE' MIT VERMEIL-RIZA

A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING CHRIST THE SAVIOUR 'THE FIERY EYE' WITH A SILVER-GILT RIZA Russian, Moscow, Armoury Chamber / Kremlin Workshop, circa 1700 (icon), Russian, Moscow, 1800 (riza) Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg. His face executed with soft shades. The silver-gilt riza finely engraved, repoussé and chased. Marked with city hallmark, assayer's mark, alderman's mark and 84 standard. Halo worn, the edges minimally chipped. 31.5 x 27.4 cm.