Lot number 1673 - Auction 161
GROSSFORMATIGE IKONOSTASEN-IKONE MIT DEM KÖNIG SALOMON UND ABEL AUS EINER KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE

A LARGE ICONOSTASIS ICON SHOWING KING SOLOMON AND ABEL FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Russian, late 18th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg, partially gilded. The pointed-arch upper section depicts Abel half-length, holding an open scroll. Below, Solomon is shown three-quarter-length in royal robes, holding an open scroll. The borders of his garments are richly set with gemstones, the robes lavishly ornamented with chrysography. Finely painted in a pastel palette against a green ground. Minor retouching. 71 x 30.7 cm.