Antique Russian Icon of Christ Pantocrator with Brass Oklad

Item Details

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Christ Pantocrator
chromolithograph on wood, brass
Unsigned

An antique Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator. This icon features a frontal portrait of Christ, with a chromolithograph on wood depicting his head and hands, surrounded by a brass repoussé oklad. Christ holds an open Bible in his left hand and raises his right hand in a blessing gesture. The figure is surrounded by a foliate border and a raised halo, separately attached, surrounds his head. ‘Christ Pan’ is engraved to the verso of the wood panel.

Condition

- to fair; ends of halo are bending; small cracks present on edges of riza; stains and discoloration throughout riza; accretion scattered throughout chromolithograph; dents and general surface wear throughout riza from age.

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Item #

18DCC373-249