AN EPISCOPAL CAPE The vestment resembling a cloak, consisting of a cape reaching to the ankles and a hood on the back, the cape made of gold and red brocade, having a border decorated with rich foliate scrolls and tassels, the red velvet hood applied with flowers made of gilt thread, in the centre a Russian embroidery showing the Dormition of the Mother of God, the faces painted realistically on canvas, the rest executed in silver and gilt thread, the haloes outlined with seed pearls, the scene framed by a string of pearls, with tassels, the Russian embroidery dating to the 19th century, the cape later Hood: 20¾ x 18¼ in. (52.75 x 46.25 cm) | Christie's

Lot 223

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AN EPISCOPAL CAPE The vestment resembling a cloak, consisting of a cape reaching to the ankles and a hood on the back, the cape made of gold and red brocade, having a border decorated with rich foliate scrolls and tassels, the red velvet hood applied with flowers made of gilt thread, in the centre a Russian embroidery showing the Dormition of the Mother of God, the faces painted realistically on canvas, the rest executed in silver and gilt thread, the haloes outlined with seed pearls, the scene framed by a string of pearls, with tassels, the Russian embroidery dating to the 19th century, the cape later Hood: 20¾ x 18¼ in. (52.75 x 46.25 cm)

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AN EPISCOPAL CAPE The vestment resembling a cloak, consisting of a cape reaching to the ankles and a hood on the back, the cape made of gold and red brocade, having a border decorated with rich foliate scrolls and tassels, the red velvet hood applied with flowers made of gilt thread, in the centre a Russian embroidery showing the Dormition of the Mother of God, the faces painted realistically on canvas, the rest executed in silver and gilt thread, the haloes outlined with seed pearls, the scene framed by a string of pearls, with tassels, the Russian embroidery dating to the 19th century, the cape later Hood: 20¾ x 18¼ in. (52.75 x 46.25 cm)

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AN EPISCOPAL CAPE The vestment resembling a cloak, consisting of a cape reaching to the ankles and a hood on the back, the cape made of gold and red brocade, having a border decorated with rich foliate scrolls and tassels, the red velvet hood applied with flowers made of gilt thread, in the centre a Russian embroidery showing the Dormition of the Mother of God, the faces painted realistically on canvas, the rest executed in silver and gilt thread, the haloes outlined with seed pearls, the scene framed by a string of pearls, with tassels, the Russian embroidery dating to the 19th century, the cape later Hood: 20¾ x 18¼ in. (52.75 x 46.25 cm)
Cape: 129.9 x 3.6 in. (330 x 60 cm)

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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium

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