Lot number 2262 - Auction 156
ZWEI IKONEN: GOTTESMUTTER VON TSCHENSTOCHAU (ERWEICHEN DER HARTEN HERZEN) UND HEILIGER NIKOLAUS VON MYRA

TWO ICONS SHOWING THE MOTHER OF GOD OF CHENSTOKHOVSKAYA (SOFTENER OF THE EVIL HEARTS) AND ST. NICHOLAS OF MYRA Russian, 19th century Tempera on wood panels. The background made of silver, covered by a golden lacquer. The foliate border emulating contemporary enamelled decoration. Minimally restored, minor losses. 29.5 x 24.1 cm / 30.8 x 26 cm.