LOT 379
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Lot 379
A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE UNBURNT THORNBUSH MOTHER OF GOD, CIRCA 1890. Finely painted on an incised gilt ground, the borders painted to simulate champleve enamel. The colorful pallet and stylized clouds, hills and buildings suggest this icon was painted in the village of Mstera. The Unburnt Thornbush icon was used as a form of fire protection. It was used not only to ward off fire from home or building but was also held up to stop a fire once it had begun. In the upper left corner the Prophet Moses see the bush which burns but is not consumed (Exodus 3:2) a prefiguration of the perpetual virginity of the Mother of God who, like the bush which burns but is not consumed, gives birth but remains a virgin (Isaiah 7:14). For a further description of this theme see lot #30. 12.5 inches x 10.6 inches (31.5cm x 27cm).
Estimate:
$1,200 - 1,800
€ 900 - 1,350
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