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Lot 490
  • 490

The guardian angel Michael with saints and the Tolgskaya Mother of God, circa 1800

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Tempera, wood
  • 42 by 34.1cm, 16 1/2 by 13 3/8 in.
painted in great detail and depicted against a golden background, the archangel Michael standing in the centre on a cloud holding his sword, with groups of saints to his left and right, all praising a framed icon of the Tolgskaya Mother of God being held by two angels

Condition

Some minor wear, in overall good condition
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