Lot Details
Lot 15
Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Icon of the Guardian Angel
Grachev, workmaster Alexander Petrov, St. Petersburg, before 1899
Oval, the figure realistically depicted half length, within a conforming frame enameled with varicolored foliage, the reverse with a scroll strut. Height 3 7/8 inches (9.8 cm), width 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm).
Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, March 5, 1981, lot 59.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
C Property from a New York Private Collection
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for $10,080 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
In good condition. Some craquelure to painting. Minor paint loss lower left and pindot size loss on neck of angel. Light surface wear to silver. Sides of frame lacking pins to fix front of frame to backing.
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