Lot number 1102 - Auction 151
FEINE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER VON SCHUJA UND SMOLENSK (SCHUJSKAJA)

A FINE ICON OF THE SHUI-SMOLENSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD Russian, Vyg, late 18th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The background made of gold. The prototype of this icon was ordered painted during the 1654-55 plague epidemic, and is said to have delivered the inhabitants of Shui from the plague. Minor damages to the edges. 30 x 25.6 cm.