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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Ozeryaniskaya Mother of God, circa 1900. The entire icon overlaid with a silver riza and with silver filigree clothing and shaded enamel haloes contained in a custom-fitted carved wood kiot. Riza hallmarked Moscow and Cyrillic makers mark "S.Zh." 8.75"x7".

Estimate $1,750-$2,500

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A VERY FINE RUSSIAN ICON: The Descent of the Holy Spirit, circa 1800. A fine and ornate icon showing the Mother of God inside a room together with the 12 Apostles with a dove (sign of the Holy Spirit) above them and encircled with fire. The flames of the Holy Spirit descend on each of them. The borders with various saints including Christopher, Artimy, Justinna and others. The upper border inscribed "The Image of the Descent of the Holy Spirit". A finely painted icon. 15"x13.75".

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

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AN EXCEPTIONAL RUSSIAN ICON: St. Nicholas, circa 1900. The entire image overlaid with a spectacular silver-gilt repoussé riza with cloisonné enamel haloes, corners, gospel cover, title plaque and crosses. Hallmarked Moscow and Cyrillic maker's mark of Ivan Aleksievich Aleksiev. 12.5"x10.5".

Estimate $5,000-$7,000