Lot number 2230 - Auction 156
GROSSE UND FEINE IKONE MIT DEM HEILIGEN NIKOLAUS VON MYRA

A VERY LARGE AND FINE ICON SHOWING ST. NICHOLAS OF MYRA Russian, Old Believers' Workshop, circa 1800 Tempera on wood panel. Painted against a golden background. The icon finely painted with extensive ornamental detail and chrysography, the borders with four selected saints, Sts. John the Forerunner, Stephen and Theodore among them. The border partially restored. 44.4 x 37.4 cm.