Lot number 1240 - Auction 147
SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT JOHANNES DEM VORLÄUFER ALS ENGEL DER WÜSTE

A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER AS ANGEL OF THE DESERT Russian, Palekh, circa 1800 Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Finely executed in great detail against a brilliant gold background. The icon finely painted with extensive ornamental detail and chrysography. The borders with a figure of the Guardian Angel and the prophet Nahum. Minimally restored. 30.8 x 27 cm.