MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009
8 June 2009
* 139. THE MOTHER OF GOD OF VLADIMIR WITH A SILVER-GILT, FILIGREE AND ENAMEL OKLAD
RUSSIAN, THE ICON DATING CIRCA 1800, THE OKLAD MADE BY THE FIRST MOSCOW ARTEL, 1908
31.7 by 26.7 cm.
50,000-60,000 pounds
Portrayed half-length, the Mother of God tenderly holds her Son and leans towards Him; the Child eagerly embraces her and presses His face to her cheek. It is executed in the traditional style with subdued, natural tones; the silver-gilt oklad with an engraved, radiating background, the figures covered in silver filigree, the raised border defined by strigilated rims, adorned with opulent repousse foliage and flower buds; the haloes and spandrels in painted cloisonne enamel masterfully executed, the inscription plate in champleve, marked on the lower rim, upper left spandrel and on the halo.
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.