Icon - Mother of God of Kazan - .875 (84 Zolotniki) silver - Antique

Imperial Russian Icon – Semyon Grigorievich Galkin – Moscow 1896 – 84 zolotnik silver A special 130-year-old Russian icon of the Mother of God of Kazan, fitted with a richly chased silver oklad (riza) from the workshop of the renowned Moscow silversmith Semyon Grigorievich Galkin. This beautiful Russian Orthodox icon shows the Mother of God of Kazan (Kazanskaya) with the Christ Child. The painted depiction on a wooden panel is surrounded by a richly decorated silver oklad (riza), with the faces and hands visible. The silver mounting is exceptionally beautifully executed, with detailed relief decorations, finely engraved ornaments, and richly adorned nabes (nimben). Original Russian silver assay marks The icon bears multiple historical marks that provide important information about origin and dating: Silversmith: Semyon Grigorievich Galkin (Семён Григорьевич Галкин) Master mark: С.Г. Assay master: Anatoli Apollonovich Artsibashev (А.А.) Assay year: 1896 Origin: Moscow, Imperial Russia Silver assay: 84 zolotnik – corresponding to 875/1000 silver The combination of the master mark of Galkin and the dated assay mark of master Artsibashev connects the silver oklad with Moscow silversmithing of 1896. Condition The icon is in an authentic antique state with a beautiful natural patina. The painting shows age-related craquelure and localized paint loss. The silver oklad shows normal wear and aging signs, including light deformations and surface tarnish. The icon has not been recently restored or polished as far as can be known. The historical appearance and old patina have been preserved. A special collector’s item Semyon Grigorievich Galkin was a well-known Moscow silversmith, whose workshop produced high-quality silver coverings for Russian Orthodox icons among other pieces. This icon unites traditional Russian religious painting with the refined silversmithing from the last decades of the Russian Empire. An appealing and historically valuable collector’s item for enthusiasts of Russian icons, Orthodox art, and antique silver. The photos are an integral part of the description. Please examine all photos carefully to assess condition, finish, and details. Of course, it will be packaged with great care for fast shipping by mail with warranty/registered mail with tracking number. Currently several exceptional pieces from this private collection are offered for sale. We invite interested collectors and enthusiasts to also view our other listed items on Catawiki.!

Schätzpreis:€700

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