A fine Russian Orthodox icon of Saint Alexander Nevsky, 19th…
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A fine Russian Orthodox icon of Saint Alexander Nevsky, 19th century, in tempera colours upon a gesso prepared timber panel with battens, Alexander typically attired in a suit of armour with a Royal robe trimmed in ermine, a Crown, sceptre and orb beside him, a tooled gilt background and knot patterned border, in a Prussian blue, emerald, cream and gold palette, with Cyrillic church Slavonic text. Height 31.5 cm. Width 26.5 cm

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  • Emeralds - Emeralds have been used in jewellery making for thousands of years, and are prized for their deep green colour, which is caused by the presence of chromium and vanadium in the mineral beryl. Because of their rare colour, emeralds are often more valuable than diamonds of a similar size and quality. In jewellery making, emeralds are typically cut into round or oval shapes to maximize their color and clarity. They are often set in gold or platinum and used as the centrepiece of a piece of jewellery, such as a ring or necklace. They can also be used in combination with other gems, such as diamonds, to create intricate and beautiful designs.
  • Gesso - A mixture of plaster of Paris and gypsum mixed with water and then applied to the carved wooden frames of mirrors and picture frames as a base for applying gold leaf. After numerous coats of gesso have been applied, allowed to dry and then sanded a coat of "bole", a usually red coloured mixture of clay and glue is brushed on and allowed to dry, after which the gold leaf is applied. In painting, gesso is also used to prime a canvas prior to applying paint.

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