Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON OF

A RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD WITH GILT-SILVER OKLAD, 18TH CEN. - Virgin Hodegetria Russian Orthodox Icon of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus at her side and pointing to him as the source of Salvation. Tempera, gesso on wood, encased by copper riza (oklad) with repousse work. Yaroslval, Russia, 18th century. Provenance: Private collection, NYC. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 14 1/4 x 11 3/4 in., (36.2 x 29.8 cm.) Condition: Dents and general wear throughout the silver plaque. Two nails are missing causing the plaque to be slightly loose from the wood.