Lot 208
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A FINE & IMPRESSIVE MONUMENTAL RUSSIAN ICON. Comprising a large, impressive and finely painted icon of the Kazan Mother of God masterfully painted in the Moscow Armory School style. The borders ornately decorated with silver and gold leaf medallions, and the corners painted with the Four Evangelists, each depicted holding an open book inscribed with the beginning text of each of their Gospels. The head of the Virgin and Christ child encircled with a 19th century finely crafted repousse and chased gilt copper double halo, the painted icon likely being from 2nd half of 20th century. Together with an ornate carved and gilt-wood frame. The icon measuring 49 x 38 inches (124.5 x 96.5 cm). Overall including frame 61.25 x 50.5 inches (155.58 x 128.27cm).
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:
$3,000 - 5,000
€ 2,580 - 4,300
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