04-05-201404-05-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2715BBoston
April 5, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Russian Icon with Riza Depicting Three Patron Saints

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$38,130$31,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2715BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 05, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Russian Icon with Riza Depicting Three Patron Saints, the icon late 19th/early 20th century, the riza gold-washed .875 silver, Moscow, 1908-18, Khlebnikov, maker, painted in the Western style with visible faces and hands, the kovcheg riza with polychrome cloisonne flower buds and scrolling foliage to corners, finely chased foliate border, and raised figures with further chasing and polychrome champleve and cloisonne enameled accents, set within a shadow box with molded brass frame and case, with hinged glazed door, icon sight ht. 11 7/8, sight wd. 10 1/8 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Some damage and loss to enamel at corners. Specks of verdigris and darkening to gilt. Icon with fine craquelure. Riza not removed. Not examined out of shadowbox. Shadow box frame also with spots of corrosion, scattered minor abrasions, loss to lockplate and one glued interior plate (right side/see photograph) loose.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

Moscow, Khlebnikov