MID19c RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON 84 SILVER ENAMEL RIZA Start Price USD 59,975.00 Current Price USD 59,975.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 03, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 03, 2008 Location Boston, MA See more about 'MID19c RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON 84 SILVER ENAMEL RIZA' Description YOU ARE BIDDING ON A GORGEOUS RARE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX MID -19 CENTURY ICON OF THE TRANSFIGURATION IN A SILVER ENAMELED OKLAD (RIZA). Description: Fully finely painted scene of the Transfiguration covered with original silver parcel gilt chased oklad with borders and halos decorated with polychrome hand painted enamel. At the scene of Transfiguration the Christ's disciples Peter, James, and John are depicted at the Mount of Tabor. On this mountain the disciples stunned and in a state of ecstasy, saw the deified body of Christ standing on a cloud between Moses and Elijah. At this point the disciples fell on their faces struck by the rays of uncreated light, which shone from the luminous aura enveloping the body of Christ. Measurements: 21.5 cm x 26.5 cm (8 1/2 in x 10 1/2 in ) Marks: The silver riza is hallmarked in multiple places with 84 zolotnik (875/1000) purity mark, city of Moscow mark, and an maker's mark "C.G." for an unknown Moscow master (Postnikova-Loseva number 2861). Condition: Superb original condition, minor patina and cosmetic scratches on the silver riza . very minor damage to the right bottom corner as shown on close ups. Very minor damage to the painted surface outside of the openings. Authenticity: This item is guaranteed to be genuine Russian mid-19c icon and NOT a later reproduction. Similar icon sold by the Heritage auctions in Texas, USA for over $200,000 We are helping to sell a small collection of Russian Icons. Please see my other auctions or feel free to contact me for additional information. PLEASE READ INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE PLACING A BID Shipping and Handling: $18 within USA, $40 - outside USA. Insurance required covering full purchase price. Payment must be made in U.S. funds within 10 days of notification. Feel free to e-mail me with any questions before placing a bid. Item is shipped upon receipt of the payment, feedback left upon completion of the transaction. Place a Bid!