Lot number 837 - Auction 161
GROSSFORMATIGE UND FEINE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER VON WLADIMIR (WLADIMIRSKAJA)

A VERY LARGE AND FINE ICON OF THE VLADIMIRSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD Russian, 18th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg, over canvas. The haloes gilded, the garments with chrysography. Painted in ochre colours, the Mother of God carrying Christ on her right arm, gesturing with her left hand towards her Son, the Christ Child pressing his cheek against his Mother's. Losses, wear. 59.1 x 42.5 cm.