Lot number 908 - Auction 147
MONUMENTALE IKONE MIT DEM THRONENDEN CHRISTUS AUS EINER KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE

A MONUMENTAL ICON SHOWING THE ENTHRONED CHRIST FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Russian, 18th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halo and throne made of gold. Christ seated on an imposing wooden throne with gold highlights, his right hand raised in benediction and his left supporting the Gospel on his knee, Christ's garments with white striations, the composition rendered in muted red and brown tones. The borders partially restored. 89.2 x 71.7 cm.