LOT 27
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Lot 27
A RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT JOHN THE WARRIOR WITH LIFE SCENES, PROBABLY YAROSLAVL, CIRCA 1800. At center a full length image of John in Roman style military clothing holding a martyrs cross and flag. In the background various scenes from his life and at upper left Christ delivers a blessing. The faint inscription along the upper margin identifies the subject as, “An Image of the Holy Martyr John the Warrior” 12.9 inches x 10.5 inches (32.5 x 26.5 cm)
Estimate:
$1,000 - 1,500
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