MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009
8 June 2009
192. A PAIR OF MINIATURE ICONS SHOWING CHRIST PANTOKRATOR AND THE MOTHER OF GOD OF VLADIMIR
RUSSIAN, XVIII–EARLY XIX CENTURY
Each 6.9 by 5.8 cm.
1,000-1,500 pounds
The images are painted traditionally, the icon of Christ with a metal basma, halo and tsata with remnants of filigree enamel; the oklad of the Mother of God with applied filigree decoration with four pearls and blue enamel details.
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.