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A RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER IN A GILT SILVER OKLAD MOSCOW CIRCA 1881

the two-toned silver oklad elaborately decorated in repoussé, St. Nicholas depicted in ornate ceremonial robes, flanked by Jesus Christ and Mother Mary looking down from clouds on either side of the saint`s openwork halo. Oklad with dated assayer`s mark AK 1881, 84 standard. Egg tempera and gesso on panel. Two insert splints on back (both missing). 36.5 x 30.3 cm. (14 3/8 x 11 7/8 in.)

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Result: $2,160 (including premium)

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