OBJECT: Quartered icon in its complete original setting.

KEY FEATURES:

1. SILVER OKLAD (RIZA): Chased silver, 84 standard.
2. MASTER AND DATE: Bears the maker’s mark "AA" of Andrey Adler, one of Moscow’s leading silver craftsmen. The assay master's mark "A.F" confirms the date: 1888, St. Petersburg.
3. PAINTING: Executed in oil on board in an academic manner. The painting is in pristine condition with no losses, demonstrating high artistic quality.
4. UNIQUE FEATURES – EXCEPTIONAL INTEGRITY: This icon is a rare example of complete preservation in its original form:
   • The original velvet backing between the painting and the oklad is retained.
   • The reverse side of the board is entirely covered with original velvet—a sure sign of an expensive commission and careful storage.
5. SUBJECTS: Depicts the four central Orthodox images: The Tikhvin Mother of God, Christ Pantocrator, Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, and the Dormition of the Theotokos.
6. SIZE: 31.5 cm (height) x 26.8 cm (width).
7. CONDITION: The ensemble is remarkably intact. The oklad shows natural, even wear appropriate to its age. The painting and both velvet coverings are in excellent condition.