the solid silver plated chased and repousse oklad depicts Christ on the Cross with a group of select saints, the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene are depicted to his right, Saint John and Holy Martyr Longinus the Centurion who pierced Christ`s side with a spear are depicted to Christ`s left, an intricately chased view of a castle appears in the background, an ornate border of quatrefoil flowers and leaves runs the perimeter of the icon. 31 x 26.2 cm (12 1/4 x 10 5/8 in.), illegible town mark.

Bernard J. Winters was a philanthropist and art collector who was captivated by Russian icons. Over a fifty-year period, he worked closely with Sotheby`s, Christie`s, and private collectors to cultivate his collection. His monumental icons, as well as those purchased from Natalie Hays Hammond, daughter of John Hays Hammond, diplomat, were some of his favored items.


PROVENANCE
Collection of Bernard Winters, Armonk, New York