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19th C. Russian Silver Triptych Traveling Icon
19th C. Russian Silver Triptych Traveling Icon
Item Details
Description
Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful triptych traveling icon formed by a main panel and 2 accompanying doors all shaped from 95% silver; a suspension loop on top enables its wear on a necklace as a pendant. Inside are images of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child as well as 2 additional saints, each with their names inscribed in Cyrillic script above. The exterior surfaces of the door are engraved with elaborate cruciform motifs, and the verso bears a short religious inscription. Size (closed): 0.5" L x 2.125" W x 3.375" H (1.3 cm x 5.4 cm x 8.6 cm); silver quality: 95%; total weight: 153 grams.

Provenance: private Rancho Mirage, California, USA collection, by inheritance in 2020; ex-Dr. TDR Berreth, California, USA, acquired before 1982

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#179125
Condition
Minor abrasions and cleanable tarnishing to some silver surfaces, otherwise intact and excellent. Wonderful preservation to engraved motifs and figural faces. Felt necklace strand is a modern addition for wearability.
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19th C. Russian Silver Triptych Traveling Icon

Estimate $1,600 - $2,400
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Starting Price $400
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Artemis Gallery

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Louisville, CO, United States7,915 Followers
Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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