Lot number 1331 - Auction 161
SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DER ANBETUNG CHRISTI DURCH DIE KÖNIGE MAGIER MIT BASMA

A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE ADORATION OF CHRIST BY THE MAGI WITH BASMA Russian, Palekh, early 19th century Tempera on wood panel. Partially gilded. Brass basma with repoussé palmette border. Executed in very fine painting, with richly ornamented garments. The faces and exposed areas of flesh finely modelled in beige and shades of red. Vertical cracks minimally restored. 31 x 26.5 cm.