8 June 2009
RUSSIAN, MAKER’S MARK EAK IN CYRILLIC, MOSCOW, AFTER 1908
11.4 by 9.2 cm.
4,000-5,000 pounds
Represented frontal and half-length, in blessing and displaying the open Gospels, executed realistically, the oklad with a gilt background, the inscription in champleve enamel, the tripartite, cut-out halo, the trimmings on Christ’s garments and border in cloisonne in red, white, green and various blues, marked on the lower left side of the oklad and the bottom rim.
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.