Russia, Imperial. An Icon of the Saviour of Blessed Silence, c. 1895 Republic of Material fatigue evident due to

Material fatigue evident due to use and age

First flash has gold-coloured rolled bullion wire lettering on red felt

and his words to the men

minor tarnishing and flecking of enamels evident

Russia, Imperial. An Icon of the Saviour of Blessed Silence, c. 1895 Republic of Material fatigue evident due toA well preserved and expertly written icon of the Saviour of Blessed Silence. Presented on a gently vaulted and gessoed wooden board and executed in hand painted pigments, the image consists of a depiction of a pre incarnate Christ in the form of an angel, complete with wings, a bishops crown, and a halo featuring a seven pointed red and blue slava, the colours symbolizing his divinity and humanity, and the points harkening to the days of creation and