Lot number 865 - Auction 156
MONUMENTALE UND SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER VON SMOLENSK (SMOLENSKAJA) MIT RIZA AUS EINER KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE

A MONUMENTAL AND VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE SMOLENSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD WITH RIZA FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Russian, 16th century Tempera on wood panel. Painted with sensitive modelled faces. The background and border overlaid with a metal riza chased and repoussé with foliage and with rhythmically applied floral motifs. The archangels Michael and Gabriel appearing in the upper corners. Vertical crack, partially restored, paint losses. 85 x 57.8 cm.