Lot 0176
Russian Icon “St. Prince Alexander Nevsky” in Silver Riza
Estimate: 1500-2000€
Icon of Saint Prince Alexander Nevsky in Silver Riza
Moscow, mid-19th century
Icon: wood, oil painting
Riza: silver (84 zolotnik), chased and mounted
Maker’s mark: BC
Dimensions: 22.5 × 18 × 3 cm
Riza weight: 135.3 g
This elegant icondepicts Saint Prince Alexander Nevsky, one of the most venerated Russian military saints and a national hero. The saint is portrayed standing, dressed in princely armor and a cloak, his gaze turned heavenward toward Christ Pantocrator, who appears in the upper left blessing the prince.
The finely painted composition is overlaid with a richly ornamented massive silver riza (revetment) in the baroque style, elaborately chased with floral cartouches and architectural motifs.
Starting price: 1300€
Estimate: 1500-2000€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€
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