Lot 271 , A late 19th century Russian tempera on panel icon, with silver gilt oklad dated 1889, housed in an ornate carved wood casement frame,
A late 19th century Russian tempera on panel icon, with silver gilt oklad dated 1889, housed in an ornate carved wood casement frame, icon 18 x 14cm, frame overall 35 x 24cm
Condition: Top cross piece of the outer wooden case has broken off but it is a clean break and would re-attach, otherwise icon itself oxidised and dirty but should clean to good effect.
Estimate £50-80
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Sold for £150