Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN GILT SILVER ICON

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN GILT SILVER ICON MANDYLION BY SAZIKOV - An antique Russian parcel-gilt silver icon of the Mandylon, in Eastern Orthodoxy it is also known as Acheiropoieton or icon not made by hand. The face of Christ is realistically hand painted upon a cloth background, the edges of the silver frame are inscribed in Russian: Blessings to Baron Modest Modestovich Korf 15 April, 1868. Marked on the lower edge with an Imperial Warrant, Cyrillic assay initials P.M. under the date 1868, makers initials IS for Ignatii Sazikov, 84 silver standard, crossed anchors for St. Petersburg, and other Russian hallmarks. Provenance: Christies auction house, Living With Art, 14–15 December 2015, lot 676. Russian Silver Ware Collectibles, Orthodox Church Antiques, Religious And Spiritual Objects For Collectors. Total weight 88 g. THIS LOT QUALIFIES FOR A 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN FROM THE DATE OF SALE. BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RETURN SHIPPING. Dimensions 3 1/2 x 3 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Some stains and scuffs. Refer to photos. Sold as is.