World Treasures: Important Russian, European, Asian & American Works
November 18th & 19th, 2014
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LOT 382
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Lot 382
A LARGE ART NOUVEAU RUSSIAN ICON OF THE ASCENSION, CIRCA 1900.  Here Christ is seen at center rising to heaven in a circle of light as the Mother of God and the eleven Apostles look on. The gilt background incised with a repeating Fleur-de-lis pattern, and the border ornately incised and painted in the Neo-Byzantine/Art Nouveau style. The upper border with oval cartouche inscribed with the title "VOZNESENIE GOSPODNE" – The Ascension of the Lord.  19 inches x 24 inches (48.4 x 61cm).
Estimate:  $1,000 - 1,500   € 700 - 1,050
Price Realized: $2,125.00
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