Lot number 2545 - Auction 142
GROSSFORMATIGE UND SELTENE IKONE MIT DEM HEILIGEN ALEXEJ, MANN GOTTES MIT SZENEN SEINES LEBENS

A LARGE AND RARE ICON SHOWING St. ALEKSEY THE MAN OF GOD WITH SCENES FROM HIS LIFE Russian, Vologda, 2nd half 18th century Tempera on wood panel. The halo made of gold. The border carved in relief with scrolling foliage. Finely painted, the Saint full length in an attitude of prayer, in a landscape. To the left four medallions showing scenes from his life. Partially restored. 38.9 x 49 cm.