MacDougall's Russian Art Auctions 1 December 2011
1 December 2011
* 540. A SILVER-GILT PANAGIA OF THE MOTHER OF GOD OF KAZAN
MAKER'S MARK OF IVAN CHICHELEV IN CYRILLIC, MOSCOW, 1880s, 84 STANDARD
Height 15 cm.
5,000-7,000 GBP
Of octagonal form, the Kazanskaya icon painted in enamel on copper on the central panel, surrounded by four rows of diamante, red, blue and green rhinestones with four large circular settings, surmounted with a conforming jewelled crown, the back with hinged door to small reliquary compartment, with a suspension hook at upper rear.
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.