THE VIRGIN OF IVIRON - Lot 67

THE VIRGIN OF IVIRON Russian icon, mid-19th century, Moscow Mixed media on panel with upholstered back (original velvet), covered with a silver and vermeil oklad bearing the hallmarks of the city of Moscow (Saint George), 84z, Master assayer [A.A Kovalskiy] А.К 1854-5, Master goldsmith M.N Fetisov [М.Ф] Oklad in perfect condition, repoussé and finely engraved with rocaille motifs, bearing a nominal cartouche "Très Sainte Mère de Dieu d'Iviron" in black enamel on a white background. The icon is set in a polylobed Kiot made of veneered wood and inlaid with foliate scrolls (lacunae), with a double gilded inner frame with foliate applications (lacunae). The original polychrome varnish has been lightened, very good general condition, wear from use Icon: 17.5 x 22.5 cm Kiot :40 x 36 cm A CHARGE DE CONTROLE Expert: LYDIA MANIC Icons - Appraisals - Restorations 14 rue J.J Rousseau 75001 Paris