19th century AD. A rectangular icon painted in tempera on a wooden panel depicting Christ facing in a repoussé silver-coloured metal riza (oklad) with decorative mantle, left hand resting on an orb and cruciform sceptre, right hand offering blessing, the riza with voids to reveal the face and hands of Christ. See Weizmann, K. et al. The Icon, New York, 1982. 833 grams, 31.2cm (12 1/4"). From the private collection of a Croatian professor; acquired on the European art market. [No Reserve]