Lot number 1558 - Auction 161
SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DER HIMMELFAHRT CHRISTI

A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST Russian, Mstera, late 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The haloes gilded, with rich chrysography. Exquisitely painted, with a stylised rocky landscape in the background. The garments of the elegantly elongated figures are richly highlighted with gold folds. 35.6 x 31.1 cm.