Lot number 1056 - Auction 151
SELTENE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER 'BESSADNAJA' (DIE BELEHRENDE)

A RARE ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD 'BESSADNAYA' Russian, circa 1600 Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg, haloes gilded. Painted in attractive colours, with a stylised landscape and architectural setting in the background. Losses along the border, border stripped to gesso, minor retouching. 31.2 x 27 cm.