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THBRussian 18th C. Icon, Procession of Saints
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1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveApr 30, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Russian, 18th century. Icon depicting a procession of saints under a large scrolled foliate cloth canopy at top covering a layered architectural space with numerous robed figures, some with crowns, upper left with four figures bearing gifts in gold approaching three figures in bishops robes under pointed Baldachium of the Altar, large groups of figures below some in gilded shaped niches. Icon on wood and contained within silver frame with Cyrliic writing at top with engraved grape leaf, vine and fruit clusters, frame stamped on bottom with troinik (triple mark) noting assayer I. Avdeev with 1859 date, 84 silver standard, Moscow city mark, and MIII mark for silversmith. Framed approximately 5.8" x 4.9". Provenance: Property from the Estate of the late Elmer Rice of Stamford, Connecticut whereby sold by Parke-Bernet Galleries, 980 Madison Avenue, New York on their "Works of Art of the XV-XVII Centuries" auction, May 9, 1968 as Lot 126 whereby acquired by the Estate of Dr. Woody and Mrs. Honor Cobbs of Atlanta, Georgia. Note: Copy of invoice and description from Parke-Bernet auction catalogue with handwritten annotations from Dr. Cobbs available upon request. Elmer Rice (American, 1892-1967) was a playwright who is best known for his work "The Adding Machine"-1923 and his work "Street Scene" that takes place in New York City on the front stoop of a brownstone. The play ran for 601 performance and won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1929.
Condition
Oxidation and bending to framed silver surround, would benefit from cleaning. Icon not examined out of frame. Some scattered craquelure to painted surface, however, paint layer appears to be stable without signs of lifting. Under black light examination, little to no signs of in-painting present. Minor losses to edges where frame has rubbed against surface. Back of board with losses to corners (particularly lower right), six holes on upper center of back. Visible losses to fabric surround within frame. No other overt signs of damage, loss or repair.
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