Lot Details
Lot 125
Russian Silver Icon of the Gerbovetskaya Mother of God
Kuzma Konov, Moscow, 1908-1917
Rectangular, portrayed frontal, the Mother of God holding the Christ Child, each with repoussé and chased vestments. 5 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches (13.3 x 11.4 cm). Together with a Russian Silver Pendant Icon of St. Seraphim of Sarov, indistinctly marked, 1899-1908.
Provenance:
Grand Duke George Mikhailovich (1863-1919) and Grand Duchess Marie Georgievna (1876-1940)
Princess Nina Georgievna Chavchavadze (1901-1974)
Prince David Pavlovich Chavchavadze (1924-2014)
By descent to the present owner
C Property from the Descendants of Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia
Additional Notes & Condition Report
The larger icon with several minor areas of impact and surface scratches; the smaller icon with one corner impacted, minor bruises to silver an surface scratches; both icons with areas of craquelure and paint losses
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