Lot number 879 - Auction 156
FEINE IKONE MIT DEM SCHLEIERWUNDER DER GOTTESMUTTER (POKROW)

A FINE ICON SHOWING THE PROTECTING VEIL OF THE MOTHER OF GOD (POKROV) Russian, 17th century Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg. The haloes made of gold. Finely executed in great detail. The expressive faces delicately executed with soft earthly tones, their garments rendered in deep colours, highlighted with dense chrysography, the garments with elaborate hems imitating embroidered foliate and stylised designs, and gold bands with simulated pearls and precious stones, surrounded by floating clouds in shades of light green. Partially restored. 30.8 x 27.2 cm.