A Russian The Akhtyrskaya Mother of God silver-gilt icon tempera on wood panel the Oklad bearing assay marks for St Petersburg, 1758?, and two other Cyrillic marks, parcel-gilt in repousse with chased decoration, mounted with various hardstone and paste jewels 32 x 28 cm Condition: Oklad with wear and several repairs. Six patch repairs to interior of edge, another to the front to the right of the virgins head. High points worn in some areas. One jewel is absent. Panel has had some overpainting and restoration