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A FINE RUSSIAN ICON: The Smolensk Mother of God, circa 1680. Finely painted
and the background and borders with applied basma and haloes. 12.25"x10.75"
(31cm x 28cm). Estimate $3,500-$5,000 |
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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Vladimir Mother of God, 18th century. Apparently a
salvaged fragment from an icon which appears to have suffered fire damage as
indicated by the trace signs of charring. Finely painted. 9"x7" (22.5cm x
18cm). Estimate $1,000-$1,500 |
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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Savior of Smolensk, 17th century. Christ delivers a
blessing and holds the Gospels open to Matthew 11:28. A pair of angels
carrying implements of the Passion hover above Him. At His feet St. Sergi of
Radonezh and St. Varlam Khutuinsky. 14"x10.25" (36cm x 26cm). Estimate
$4,000-$5,000 |
