LOT 373
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Lot 373
A VERY FINE RUSSIAN SILVER-GILT ENAMELED AND ENGRAVED BLESSING CROSS, IVAN ALEKSEEV, MOSCOW, 1899-1907. The multiple piece cross form set with a finely sculpted gilt figure of the crucified Christ at center, with hand chased detailing, his head encircled by a halo highlighted with translucent and champlevé enamel detailing and above a champlevé enameled title plaque. The apex of the cross comprised of a pierced translucent and champlevé enamel decorated circular mandorla. The cross ends terminating with trefoil lobes. At top center on a strawberry red translucent enamel disc is a bust image of God the Father surrounded by an ornate pierced strapwork frame outlined in champlevé enamel. The cross beam ends similarly decorated; the left with a bust of the Virgin and the right with a bust of the Apostle St. John. At the foot of the cross within a similar enameled reserve is the skull of Adam. The front overall engraved with a wavy pattern and the handle set with a champlevé enameled decorative element. The verso engraved overall in a wavy pattern as well as repeating cross forms and strapwork edging. Profusely hallmarked, Moscow, circa 1899-1907, Cyrillic makers mark of Ivan Alekseevich Aleeksev, and 84 silver standard. Exquisite! Height 14 inches (35.5 cm).
Estimate:
$6,000 - 9,000
€ 4,620 - 6,930
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