Lot number 727 - Auction 156
GROSSFORMATIGE UND SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DER AUFERSTEHUNG CHRISTI UND ZWÖLF HOCHFESTEN DES ORTHODOXEN KIRCHENJAHRES

A LARGE AND VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE RESURRECTION SURROUNDED BY TWELVE MAJOR FEASTS OF THE CHURCH Russian, early 19th century Tempera on wood panel. The haloes made of gold. Painted finally with complimentary greens and reds, the garment folds emphasised with strong gold striations. Vertical crack restored. 53.3 x 44.2 cm.