Lot number 1919 - Auction 147
MONUMENTALE VITA-IKONE DER HEILIGEN ANASTASIA AUS EINER KIRCHEN-IKONOSTASE

A MONUMENTAL ICON OF ST. ANASTASIA WITH SCENES FROM HER LIFE AND MARTYRDOM FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Russian, Tikhvin, 2nd quarter 17th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The haloes made of silver, covered by a golden lacquer. Painted in bright colours, the present icon depicting St. Anastasia in half length at the centre of the panel, surrounded by a red band and twelve scenes showing events from her life. Partially restored. 98.5 x 73.6 cm.