Lot number 2558 - Auction 151
SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DEN HEILIGEN METHOD UND KYRILL

VASSILI PAVLOVICH GURYANOV (ATTR.) 1867-1920 A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING SAINTS METHODIUS AND CYRIL Russian, Moscow, circa 1900 Tempera on wood panel. The background and border gilt, the latter finely punched and polychrome, imitating the style of contemporary cloisonné oklads. A very finely painted icon, with rich chrysography accentuating the pleats of the garments and intricate geometric ornamentation. Delicate modelling of the flesh tones. Minor paint losses. 35.5 x 30.9 cm.