$4,444
Russian Icon with Silver and Enamel Riza, 19th century, depicting the Madonna and Child, the riza engraved with scrolls and strapwork, and applied with cloisonne enamel in shades of blue, red, and white, with velvet backing set into velvet-lined oak case, icon dimensions 8 3/4 x 7 in. box with loss to left lower corner; joinery loose. icon with pebbling/bubbling to varnish of surface. riza with some age wear, including a few light spots of corrosion.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-10-02