RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT NICHOLAS.Ab maker's mark (cyrillic), Moscow, 1880. Depicting Saint Nicholas flanked by Christ and Mary, tempera and gesso on wood, 18th century; later oklad, chased and repoussé silver oklad with silver gilt and "jeweled" cut-out halo, similar tsata (later addition) - 10 1/4 in. x 12 1/4 in. Estimate $1,500-2,000
