Antique Orthodox icon - Virgin and Child with embossed metal - Lot 99

Antique Orthodox icon - Virgin and Child with embossed metal oklad, late XIXᵉ - early XXᵉ century Icon depicting the Virgin and Child, painted in tempera on wood panel and protected by an embossed and engraved metal oklad. The faces and hands remain visible through the reserves in the covering. The riza is decorated with floral motifs and golden rays around the halos. The reverse retains its original board with metal clip. Details: origin Russia or Eastern Europe; dating late XIXᵉ - early XXᵉ century; tempera technique on wood with copper or silver-plated brass oklad; dimensions 31 × 27 × 2 cm; weight 1,330 g; condition good overall condition with visible wear and traces of time.