Lot number 589A - Auction 151
SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DER GEBURT DER GOTTESMUTTER MIT VERMEIL-BASMA

A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE NATIVITY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD AND THE ENTRY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD INTO THE TEMPLE WITH SILVER-GILT BASMA Russian, 16th century (icon), Russian, circa 1800 (basma) Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Four selected saints on the borders. The borders overlaid with a silver-gilt basma engraved with scrolling foliage. Partially restored. 31.5 x 26 cm.