Icon of Saint Peter and Saint Sofia (Sophia) with gilded silver and shaded cloisonne enamel oklad (riza) by Ivan Tarabrov, made in Moscow between 1908 and 1913. 8 7/8 x 10 9/16 in. (22,5 x 26,7 cm). Excellent condition.
$36,500.00
Repoussé, chased and engraved silver-gilt oklad is mounted with shaded cloisonne enamel corner appliques and halos.
St. Sofia is holding a cross and a palm leaf.
Both halos are struck 84 silver standard.
St. Peter the Apostle is depicted holding the keys to heaven and the Gospel book.
Finely engraved partially gilded landscape in background.
Struck with master's initials Cyrillic 'I.T' and Moscow 84 standard mark. Each corner applique with Moscow assay (kokoshnik) stamp.
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