Lot number 728 - Auction 151
GROSSFORMATIGE UND FEINE IKONE MIT DER TAUFE CHRISTI AUS EINER KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE

A VERY LARGE AND FINE ICON SHOWING THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Russian, mid-19th century Tempera on wood panel. The haloes and background made of gold. The garment folds emphasised with strong gold striations. Minor areas of retouching. 52.8 x 57.2 cm.