Lot number 1576 - Auction 147
SEHR FEINE UND GROSSFORMATIGE IKONE 'ALLERHEILIGEN'

A VERY FINE AND LARGE ICON 'ALL SAINTS' Russian, Palekh, 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The borders and haloes made of gold. Finely executed in great detail. The New Testament Trinity enthroned in the centre flanked by the Mother of God, St John the Forerunner and choirs of angels, in the lower part several groups of saints consisting of monks, martyrs, bishops, prophets and children. Vertical cracks restored, losses. 54.5 x 44.9 cm.