Lot number 428 - Auction 147
GROSSE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER 'O VSEPETAJA MATI' (OH DU VON ALLEN GEPRIESENE MUTTER)

A LARGE ICON SHOWING THE MOTHER OF GOD 'O VSEPYETAYA MATI' (O ALL-HYMNED MOTHER) Russian, 18th century Tempera on wood panel. The haloes and garments made of silver, covered by a golden lacquer. The haloes ornately punched. The background stripped to gesso, the edges partially cut, partially restored. 39.5 x 32.3 cm.