RUSSIA, 19th century Icon of Saint Nicholas flanked by Christ and the Virgin Mary. Tempera on wood. The parts of the figures not visible are sketched in. Oklad of gilded silver sheet (874 / min. 800). Assay mark of Anatoly ARTSIBASHOV, dated 1896. Re-stamped with a swan. MOSCOW. Net weight (frame): 49 g. - 22.5 x 18 cm. Signs of wear, a few chips, and brass stains on the icon; scratches, a few dents, small tears on the reverse, and oxidation. Set in a molded, gilded wooden frame (damaged, chips). Set in a blackened wooden display frame with a brass band and an ornate shape. 33 x 28.5 x 7 cm (without glass; has cracks, chips, and missing sections).