Lot Essay
Alexander Muhin, who set up business on his own account after serving his apprenticeship, was especially noted for the fine workmanship of his oklads and rizas.
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A mid-19th century Russian icon of the Prophet Elijah, portrayed in the desert being fed by ravens, overlaid with a finely chased silver gilt oklad, with Moscow hallmarks for 1861, Sasikov factory, Alexander Muhin, silversmith, with suspension loop -- 12in. x 10in.
See Illustration.
See Illustration.