May 23, 2023 10:00 EST
Faberge & Vertu / English, Continental & American Silver
15
Estate / Collection: Property from a Private New York Collection
Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Icon of the Guardian Angel
Grachev, workmaster Alexander Petrov, St. Petersburg, before 1899
Oval, the figure realistically depicted half length, within a conforming frame enameled with varicolored foliage, the reverse with a scroll strut. Height 3 7/8 inches (9.8 cm), width 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm).
Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, March 5, 1981, lot 59.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Sold for $10,000
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: Property from a Private New York Collection
Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Icon of the Guardian Angel
Grachev, workmaster Alexander Petrov, St. Petersburg, before 1899
Oval, the figure realistically depicted half length, within a conforming frame enameled with varicolored foliage, the reverse with a scroll strut. Height 3 7/8 inches (9.8 cm), width 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm).
Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, March 5, 1981, lot 59.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
In good condition. Some craquelure to painting. Minor paint loss lower left and pindot size loss on neck of angel. Light surface wear to silver. Sides of frame lacking pins to fix front of frame to backing.
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Auction: Faberge & Vertu / English, Continental & American Silver, May 23, 2023
