Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN ORTHODOX MOTHER OF

A RUSSIAN ORTHODOX MOTHER OF GOD HODEGETRIA ICON IN SILVER RIZA, 1834 - Nizhniy Novgorod, 1834 Russian Orthodox icon overlaid with a chased and repousse silver-gilt oklad with gilded haloes. Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus at her side and pointing to him as the source of Salvation. Hallmarks: Nizhny Novgorod city mark, 84 silver standard, 1834, maker's mark 'I.P' 14 x 12 in., (35.5 x 30.5 cm.) Condition: Very good condition overall. Minor and insignificant paint losses to the icon. Minor scratching to riza associated with age.