Lot number 1049A - Auction 151
SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER VON SMOLENSK (SMOLENSKAJA)

A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE SMOLENSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD Russian, Moscow, 16th century Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg. The background and border made of gold. Finely rendered in the traditional manner, the facial features finely executed with dark colours, his chiton coloured in orange with dense golden brushstrokes. Inserted into a later panel (vrezka), vertical crack restored. 31.1 x 25.5 cm.