Icon of the Feodorovskaya Holy Mother of God in a gilded silver frame with enamels. Vasily Semenov. Moscow, 1890

The Feodorovskaya icon of the Holy Mother of God, made in 1890 in Moscow, is a solemn and delicate example of the lectern type. The icon depicts the Mother of God with the baby, from whom a sacred sparkle emanates, giving the image a deep spiritual significance. The icon is distinguished by an exquisite combination of silver trim of the clothes of the Mother of God and the baby with a gold background. Decorated with shining enamels along the crowns, fields and corners, the icon is a real celebration of decorative art. Hallmarks: Moscow hallmarks of 84 silver assay value, initials L.O. assay master of Moscow - Oleks Lev Fedorovich, a dividing line runs down the middle, at the bottom of the hallmark is the year 1890, the coat of arms of the city of Moscow, the hallmark of the silversmith in Cyrillic VS Vasily Semenov. Dimensions: 31x27 cm. Materials: Gilded silver, enamel.

Historical Background: The Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God is known as the patroness of family and childbirth, it is revered as a miraculous icon. This image combines not only religious significance, but also high artistic merits, characteristic of the late 19th century in Russia. The icon is a magnificent example of the Russian icon painting and jewelry tradition of the late 19th century, combining sacred art and the mastery of decorative design. Historical Background: Master jeweler working with silver 84, 88 assay value Semenov Vasily S.. Owner of a silverware factory, founded in 1852. In 1873, 40 people worked in production, 75 thousand rubles were produced. At the beginning of the 20th century, his daughter Maria Vasilievna continued the business. Works on silver with niello, table silver, and icon frames are known.