LOT 462
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Lot 462
A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE AKHTUIRSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD, CIRCA 1800. A very finely painted icon, the lower margin inscribed with a narrative regarding the appearance and discovery of the prototype for this icon which appeared on July 2nd, 1739 when the priest, Daniil Vasiliev found it in the grass while mowing with a scythe. It is named for the town where it was found, Akhtuirka. Together with a silver-gilt machine engraved riza and halo hallmarked Moscow, dated 1873 and Cyrillic maker's mark DYe and with 84 silver standard (not illustrated). 12.25 inches x 10.3 inches (31.1 x 26.3 cm).
Estimate:
$1,000 - 1,500
€ 700 - 1,050
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