LOT 79
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Lot 79
A LARGE RUSSIAN ICON OF THE MEETING OF THE LORD, CIRCA 1880. Here the infant Christ is depicted in the arms of the aged Simeon Bogopriymets-The God Receiver, who met Christ in the temple in Jerusalem when he was brought there by Joseph and Mary, shown at the left. This icon illustrates the Gospel passage Luke 2:25-38. The gilt background and borders ornately incised and the lower margin with shaped cartouche inscribed with gilt letters identifying the subject as the "Sretenie Gospodne." 28 inches x 20.5 inches (71 x 52 cm).
Estimate:
$800 - 1,200
€ 560 - 840
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