Lot 5
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A VERY FINE RUSSIAN ICON, ST. PARASKEVA, C. 1800. Comprising a very finely painted icon of the 3rd century female martyr saint from Iconium. Rendered on a gilt ground, here she is depicted wearing the martyrs red, and being given the martyrs crown by finely painted angels. She delivers a blessing with her right hand and holds a scroll which is inscribed with the "Symbol of Faith" (Nicean Creed). The left border is painted with the Guardian Angel and the right border with St. Paul the Confessor. The upper margin with ornate, condensed inscription identifying her as Святая мученица Параскева, нареченная Пятницею ‐ The Holy Martyr Paraskeva who is called Friday. Overlaid with a heavily repoussed and chased gilded oklad of very high quality. Overall, in an excellent state of preservation. 12.25 inches x 10.5 inches (31 x 26.5cm). Superb!
Important Notice: The absence of condition information in the description does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition, a condition report is available by request.
Estimate:
$750 - 1,000
€ 698 - 930
Price Realized: $1,875.00
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