LOT 123
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Lot 123
A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE FORTY MARTYRS OF SEBASTE, MSTERA OR PALEKH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1890. They suffered under the Emperor Licinius in 320 A.D., being made to stand all night in an icy lake near Sebaste, in Armenia, before their execution. Here they are seen on the frozen lake. One figure, is entering the warm bathhouse at left abandoning his suffering companions. But another figure has just removed his upper garments and is joining them. Christ is shown above with forty crowns of martyrdom. 8.5 inches x 7 inches (22 x 17.5 cm).
Estimate:
$1,000 - 1,500
€ 750 - 1,125
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