TWO RUSSIAN ICONS. One of the Virgin and Child, tempera on wood, silver oklad marked Moscow, 1850, F. Syromyatnikov, 84 silver standard; one of Christ, tempera on wood, silver oklad marked Moscow, MF maker's mark (Cyrillic), date mark rubbed, 84 silver standard. Both without crowns. - 4 1/4 in. x 5 1/4 in. Estimate $700-900
Virgin and child: marks medium crisp and legible.
Christ: marks rubbed
Not examined out of oklad. Surface not entirely painted underneath oklad, both with small dents to oklad. Crazing and losses to painting on both. Wood with woodworm holes on reverse.
