LOT 111
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Lot 111
A LARGE RUSSIAN ICON OF CHRIST AS THE LORD ALMIGHTY, CIRCLE OF NIKOLAI SERGEEVICH EMELIANOV, MOSCOW, CIRCA 1915. Here Christ is shown delivering a blessing and holding an open book of Gospels to a slight variant of Luke 12:32-33, "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom of Heaven. Sell your possessions and give them to the poor. Make ..." [for yourselves purses that do not age]. The borders with the Guardian Angel and the Holy Martyr Natalia. The overall palette and style drawing on icons of an earlier era and the figure of Christ outlined in gold, all trademarks of Emelianov icons. 17.5 inches x 14.75 inches (44.5 x 37.5 cm).
Estimate:
$1,500 - 2,500
€ 1,050 - 1,750
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