f - AN ICON OF SAINT NICHOLAS, FEODOR RUCKERT, CIRCA 1900
DESCRIPTION
painted on metal, the icon encased in a fine silver-gilt cloisonne enamel oklad in the form of an arch, extensively decorated with shaded flowers and leaves, the background with scrolling tendrils heightened with gilt; maker's mark of Feodor Ruckert, Moscow, 1899-1908; within original fitted velvet-lined case, the reverse with easel support.
MEASUREMENTS
13.7 by 11.5cm., 5ј by 4Ѕin