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A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE RUSSIAN ICON: The Diesis, circa 1780. At center
Christ is enthroned as "The Lord Almighty". He delivers a blessing and holds
the Gospels open to Matthew 11:28. On the left and right the Mother of God
and John the Forerunner intercede on behalf of humanity, beseeching Him for
mercy. Mary holds a scroll which begins "Ruler Most Gracious..." and John
holds a scroll which begins "Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is at
hand...". Two angels (usually viewed as Michael and Gabriel) stand behind
the throne. The large size and panel construction would suggest that the
offered lot was once the central section of an iconostasis in a private
chapel. 25.5"x34.5" (65cm x 88cm). Estimate $4,000-$6,000 |
