LOT 2
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Lot 2
A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE MEETING OF THE LORD, SECOND HALF OF THE 16TH CENTURY. The SRETENIE GOSPODNE depicts the infant Christ in the arms of the aged Simeon BOGOPRIYMETS (the 'God-Receiver' – see Luke 2:25-38), who met Christ at the Temple in Jerusalem when he was brought there by Joseph and Mary to be presented to the Lord. At center is Mary, the Mother of Jesus. On the right Simeon holds the infant Christ. Behind the Virgin the Prophetess Anna followed by Joseph who holds a cage with sacrificial doves. The size and shape of the panel suggests the the offer lot was likely once positioned on the Festival Tier of an iconostasis in a small chapel. The 'Meeting of the Lord' is a major Church Feast Day celebrated on February 2 (Old Style) February 15 (New Style). 16.5 inches x 14.75 inches (42 x 38 cm).
Estimate:
$25,000 - 35,000
€ 18,750 - 26,250
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