Lot 5
  • 5

A Large Russian Icon of the Resurrection of Christ with Feasts, 19th century

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Tempera on wood, gilded wood
  • 20 3/4 x 17 in.
  • 52.7 x 43.2 cm
the Resurrection surrounded by twelve major Feasts of the church, the corners with the Four Evangelists, all rendered in bright colors and with the drapery heightened with chrysography, the wood gilded and incised to resemble a chased gilded silver oklad

Condition

some losses to wood and gilding consistent with age, with repair to split through the right side of the board and small areas of restoration throughout
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