Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN GILT SILVER WEDDING

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN GILT SILVER WEDDING ICON PAIR - Two antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icons. A wedding couple is a conventional name for a composition of two icons, the Savior and the Most Holy Mother of God, which is used during the sacrament of the wedding for blessing. Mixed media paintings: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board with kovcheg. The icons are covered with 84 silver Riza or Oklad, protecting covers with repousse work. Both icons come with a golden frame and a wooden kiot showcase. Antique Russian Religious Items and Collectibles. Dimensions: Average 10 x 8 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Overall good antique condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.