713 - A Russian orthodox 'Our Lady of the Sign' icon ('Znamenie/Znamienie') with a partially gilt silver oklad or riza, Yaroslavl, 18th C .

A Russian orthodox 'Our Lady of the Sign' icon ('Znamenie/Znamienie') with a partially gilt silver oklad or riza, Yaroslavl, 18th C . Work: ca. 33 x 28 cm Frame: 55 x 49,5 cm The riza marked with the assayer's mark (G.A. in Cyrillic), as well as a partially readable silversmith's mark (...R in Cyrillic) and dated 1788. With the hallmark of the city of Yaroslavl. The inscription, which refers to an old unit of measurement, confirms that the riza was made before the 1917 Revolution. The icon of 'Our Lady of the Sign' ('Znamienie', 'Znamenie' or 'Platytera') is the term for a particular type of icon of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary), facing the viewer directly, depicted either full length or half, with her hands raised in the orans position, and with the image of the Child Jesus depicted within a round aureole upon her breast. The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Condition reports are provided on request. They will be made available, together with additional images, on our website at www.coronariauctions.com. Condition reports are given as a service, we can not be held liable for errors in such a report. The full list of condition reports for this sale is available on the following URL: https://www.coronariauctions.com/en/condition-report/48 Further questions are always welcome at info@coronariauctions.com