1022

Containers:

Box SC-07 Box 1, Folder 6, Item SC07.01.5.132

Creator:

Schaffer Collection

Extent:

1 page

Scope and content:

Transcription: [double-headed eagle] The Schaffer Collection of Russian Imperial Art Treasures ROCKEFELLER CENTER NEW YORK

#1022 Most artistically conceived and executed miniature triptych icon sculptured out of solid gold, and signed by K. HAHN, who made some of the Crown Jewels of Russia. Of tiny proportions, this triptych is of a most exquisite design. Shown with the two side panels closed, it exhibits the pierced work border which frames panels with cherubs enameled blue and red. At the top, these doors are surmounted with a sunburst, in the center of which is a dove with outspread wings. On opening the icon, one sees "Christ Blessing the Universe". On the left is "St. Nicholas", the patron saint of Nicholas II, and on the right is "St. Alexander Nevsky", the patron saint of Czar Alexander III. It was presented by Alexander III to his son and successor Nicholas II, with his blessings. At top, the Almighty is depicted with surrounding inscription which reads "Save O Lord Thy People". Placed over the hinges and crowning the top of the central panel, three fluted Russian domes are placed, each surmounted by the Greek Catholic Cross.

MRS. JOHN L. PRATT

Language:

English

Acquisition information:

Gift of Lillian Thomas Pratt.

Biographical / historical:

American--1

Physical description:

Paper

Physical facet:

Sales records

Other descriptive data:

Schaffer Collection, Russian Imperial Art Treasures, Rockefeller Center

Digitization of the Lillian Thomas Pratt Archives has been made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Related material:

47.20.20

Names:

Schaffer Collection

Places:

New York (N.Y.)

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