Icon Palekh Cross With A Vermeil And Enameled Riza Kasteel De Wijenburgh

An exceptional, museum-quality cross from the Palekh school, dating from the late 19th century,
featuring a riza made of vermeil-gilded silver and enamel.
This cross was part of the Kasteel de Wijenburgh collection
(1973–1983).
The inventory number was P4269
The steel wire stand was made in the icon collection.
KASTEEL DE WIJENBURGH was an icon center
that organized international exhibitions and published catalogs.
Dimensions: Height 43 cm, Width 23 cm, and Depth 2.6 cm
The cross features a distinctive composition rarely seen elsewhere.
Mary and Saint are positioned right next to the crossbeam,
which is why the cross is wider than usual.
Thus, the angels and the Holy Spirit above the cross are unique elements.
The riza is made of finely chased and enameled vermeil silver.
It is of exceptional quality, both in terms of the goldsmithing and the painting.
A rare collector's item.