Lot number 589 - Auction 147
SELTENE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER DIE 'FEURIGE' (OGNEVIDNAJA)

A RARE ICON SHOWING THE 'FIRE-APPEARING' MOTHER OF GOD (OGNEVIDNAYA) Russian, Vetka, 19th century Tempera on wood panel. The background made of silver, covered by a golden lacquer. The Mother of God is distinguished by her fiery-red face. She is depicted without her child with a red maphorion and prominent golden halo. The golden background ornately punched with foliage. Two selected saints are represented on the borders. Restorations, worm holes on the reverse. 36.6 x 31 cm.