Lot 233
  • 233

A Russian Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, 19th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • 42 x 16 1/4 in.
  • 106.7 x 41.3 cm
St. Nicholas depicted full length in bishop's vestments, blessing with one hand and holding the Gospels in the other, with Christ and the Mother of God shown to his right and left

Condition

some minor losses; otherwise in overall good condition
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