Lot #18: Rare 19th-Century Russian Orthodox Icon of Christ Pantocrator

19th-century Imperial Russian Orthodox icon depicts Christ Pantocrator (Christ the Almighty). It features an incredibly detailed, hand-crafted metal cover that beautifully highlights the painted sacred features beneath. Front Face: The hand-painted face and hair of Christ remain wonderfully crisp and clear, retaining rich, deep pigments.Oklad / Riza: The metal cover shows an authentic antique dark patina with detailed relief work. There is minor, historically consistent wear along the edges and a small structural separation near the lower hand aperture. Reverse Side: The solid wood panel reveals authentic historical tool marks, natural aging, and traditional cross-slats (shponki) used to prevent warping. Minor antique insect boring holes are visible, confirming the significant age of the timber (inactive). The dimension of 27 cm x 30 cm confirms this piece is a standard, highly collectible medium-sized icon, closely matching the traditional Russian Analeptos or Polovershok size formats commonly used for private home altars. Dimensions: 27 cm x 30 cm Pickup category timeslot {A}