Lot number 1788 - Auction 147
GROSSFORMATIGE VITA-IKONE MIT DEM HEILIGEN NIKOLAUS VON MOSCHAISK MIT RIZA

A VERY LARGE VITA ICON OF ST. NICHOLAS OF MOZHAYSK WITH RIZA Russian, late 18th century Tempera on wood panel. Finely executed in great detail against a golden background. The central panel overlaid with a chased metal riza. Minor areas of retouching, evidence of old woodworm to the reverse. 53 x 46.2 cm.