Lot number 2330 - Auction 156
SELTENE IKONE MIT DEM HEILIGEN DOROFEJ MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER 'JUGSKAJA'

A RARE ICON SHOWING ST. DOROFEY AND THE JUGSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD Russian, circa 1800 (wood carving), Russian, late 19th century (icon) Carved in relief. Tempera on wood panel. The background made of silver, covered by a golden lacquer. The background with etched tracery design, the border emulating contemporary enamelwork. Four selected saints on the borders: St. Nicholas of Myra, Basil the Great, Mary of Egypt and Claudia. Partially restored. 30.4 x 26.5 cm.