MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009
8 June 2009
140. A PAIR OF WEDDING ICONS, EACH WITH A SILVER OKLAD AND ENAMEL HALOES
RUSSIAN, MAKER’S MARK OF IVAN GUBKIN IN CYRILLIC, MOSCOW, 1907–1918
Each 17.8 by 14.4 cm.
8,000-12,000 pounds
Depicting the Mother of God of Kazan and Christ in blessing and displaying the inscribed Gospels, the garments and rims in parcel-gilt, the haloes in cloisonne enamel, the name plates in champleve, the background is plain silver.
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.