Lot number 2180 - Auction 161
FEINE PATRONATSIKONE MIT DEN NEUN MÄRTYRERN VON KYZIKOS

A FINE PATRONAL ICON SHOWING THE NINE MARTYRS OF KYZOKIS Russian, Syzran, late 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The haloes and garment details gilded. Full-length figures of Saints Magnus, Thaumasius, Theodotus, Philemon, Rufus, Theostichus, Theognis, Artemon and Antipater. The borders showing the Guardian Angel, Saints Maron, Basil the Younger, Antipas, Artemy of Verkola and Photina. Christ Emmanuel appearing at the upper border. Minor losses to the paint layer. 35.2 x 30.7 cm.