Icon Christ Pantocrator with a silver oklad by Ivan Semyonovich Gubkin`s factory Moscow, 1865

The Christ Pantocrator icon features a half-length depiction of Christ in the classical iconographic tradition. The image is adorned with a silver gilt oklad created in the workshop of the renowned Moscow factory of silverware by Ivan Semyonovich Gubkin, known for its top-quality craftsmanship. Christ holds an open book of Holy Scripture in his left hand and blesses with his right hand. The face of Christ is painted in the academic style of the 19th century, characterized by realism and expressiveness.The silver gilt oklad emphasizes the sacred value of the icon. The halo is decorated with an intricate floral motif, which flows into a finely chased vegetal ornament adorning the borders. Gubkin`s factory was celebrated for its refined elegance, flawless execution, and adherence to the aesthetic standards of its time.

Marks:Cyrillic initials IG, indicating Ivan Semyonovich Gubkin`s factory.Moscow Assay Office hallmark with the initials AS (Sechin A.) and the date 1865.Silver purity mark 84, confirming the use of high-quality silver.Dimensions:32 × 26.5 cm

This icon is not only a sacred object of worship but also a remarkable work of art combining the skill of the iconographer and the silversmith. Its expertly crafted oklad and historical connection to the famous Moscow workshop make it an exceptional example of Russian decorative arts of the 19th century.