$1,020
THIS LOT IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE PROVENANCE: Inherited by the present owner from Maria Fedorovskaya, Ukrainian ? migr?, renowned gypsy dancer, and later founder of the famous New York Russian restaurant, the engine turned gilt silver oklad with openwork halo decorated with medieval knot inspired border, the Virgin Mary and Christ Child depicted in ornate ceremonial robes inset with Stars of David. Oklad with Cyrillic maker`s mark 'DA', Cyrillic assayer`s mark of Victor Savinkov 'VS 1869', 84 standard. Egg tempera and gesso on wood panel. Two insert splints on side edges. Egg tempera and gesso on wood panel. 31.3 x 26.5 cm (12 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.)
Auctioneer:
Shapiro Auctions
Date:
2013-05-18