RUSSIAN ICONS IN PRECIOUS FRAMEWORKS Late 17th to Early 20th Centuries

Author: Liubov Shitova

Year: 2005

Publisher: Trinity-Saint Sergius Lavra / Sergiev Posad State Museum of History and Art / Aidis

Language: Russian and English (Bilingual)

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN: 5-7330-0018-X

Beautiful large-format illustrated art reference book dedicated to Russian Orthodox icons in precious metal covers (oklads) from the late 17th through the early 20th centuries.

Features detailed illustrations of historical Russian icons and their elaborate decorative metalwork.

Published in association with the Trinity-Saint Sergius Lavra and the Sergiev Posad State Museum of History and Art.

An excellent reference for collectors and enthusiasts of Russian Orthodox religious art, antique icons, precious metalwork, Russian silver and ecclesiastical art.

CONDITION:

Good vintage condition. Hardcover shows minor shelf wear, including a small crease to the lower right corner. Interior pages appear clean and well preserved.

Please carefully examine all photographs as they form part of the description.

SHIPPING:

Carefully packed and shipped from Canada with tracking.

A desirable specialized reference volume for collectors of Russian religious art and iconography.