2 December 2009
    
        
        FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY, MAKER'S MARK OF SEMEN DEMENTYEV, MOSCOW, 1848                 
        31.4 by 27 cm.
        3,000-4,000 pounds
    
Related literature: For similar icons, see L. Schitova, Russian Icons in Precious Oklads, late 17th - early 20th Centuries, Sergiev Posad, 2005, p.167
        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.