1101, July 28, 1936

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK July 28, 1936 #1101 Exceptionally beautiful and rare miniature gold icon depicting “The Holy Virgin and Child Enthroned”, set in an oval frame meticulously carved and chased with roses and emerald green leaves. The painting is of the most minute dimensions and is superbly painted with a perfection of details and beauty of characterization rarely achieved. At top, an interesting attachment is mounted with a blue sapphire, while from the bottom hang a pink ruby, an emerald and a pearl. The icon bears an inscription meaning “Save and Protect”, and is signed by the artist “M. Chuknovsky”. It is mounted in a beautifully designed triptych case of “Old Russian” design. Hinges conform to the design of the case and are in solid silver intricately chased. From the personal belongings of the Czarina Alexandra Feodorovna, wife of Nicholas II, the late Czar of Russia. From the Alexander Palace at Tsarskoye Selo.

MRS. JOHN L. PRATT