A fine large Russian icon with the Virgin Annunciate late 18th century

polychrome painted and gilt on an arcaded panel

In overall good condition with some minor dents, marks and scratches. Some minor wear to the gilding, minor paintlosses (especially to the rims), some craquelé. One paintloss (circa 2 by 1cm.) to the lower right, left to the Virgin's legs. There are some smaller retouches, especially to the borders. Some smaller dryness cracks and some minor warping to the panel. One larger restored dryness crack running upwards from the lower rim (circa 15cm.).
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