Description:

A RUSSIAN BRONZE AND ENAMEL ICON OF THE VIRGIN OF TIKHVIN, 19TH CENTURY, the rectangular plaque enclosing the traditionally rendered Virgin Mary with a floral and foliate filled halo above her covered head, her right hand gesturing upwards across her chest towards the haloed and gazing Infant Christ she supports with her left arm as He sits clad in robes with his right hand raised in blessing on blue enameled ground with stars and Cyrillic inscriptions within a stepped border and detailed blooming and budding grape vine cast and enameled frame, reversing to a solid back marked "RLLMS/ERM...X," accompanied by a later wooden display stand. Height: 6 1/4" Width: 5 1/4" Depth: 1/4"

  • Condition: The plaque in overall good condition, with no major breaks, cracks, or repairs. Accompanied by a small wooden display stand. Some patination of bronze and significant loss of blue enamel ground. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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March 6, 2016 1:00 PM CST
Houston, TX, US

Simpson Galleries, LLC

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