LOT 370
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Lot 370
A FINE BLESSED RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT SERAPHIM OF SAROV, CIRCA 1900. In this waist up depiction Seraphim wears the Monastic Skema and holds his hand to his heart. The gilt background and borders intricately incised with scrolling foliage and strapwork. The lower border with rectangular cartouche abbreviated old Slavonic inscription identifying the subject as "The Holy Venerable Seraphim of Sarov Wonderworker". Verso with lengthy period inscription stating the icon was blessed over the remains of Saint Seraphim. 14 inches x 12.25 inches (36 x 31.5 cm).
Estimate:
$2,000 - 3,000
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