MacDougall Auctions 7-11 June 2010
7 June 2010
6. A PAIR OF WEDDING ICONS OF THE MOTHER OF GOD OF KAZAN AND ST NICHOLAS THE MIRACLE-WORKER
MAKER'S MARK OF PETR MILUKOV IN CYRILLIC, MOSCOW,1896, HALOS AND NAMEPLATES OF A LATER PERIOD
31 by 27.5 cm.
38,000-40,000 pounds
A unique feature of this ensemble of two icons for blessing a newly
married couple is that one icon is dedicated not to Christ
Pantocrator, as is the norm, but to St Nicholas, possibly as the
patron saint of the husband. This is also supported by t
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.