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A VERY FINE RUSSIAN ICON FOLDING ICONOSTASIS first half of the 19th
century, in or near Palekh. The central panel with Christ seated as the
Lord Almighty, to His immediate left the Mother of God and right John the
Forerunner making the Deisis. Out further still on the first tier are the
Archangels Mikhail (left) and Gabriel (right). The second tier with six
Feast Days: The Annunciation, the Nativity, Crucifixion, Resurrection,
Baptism, and Transfiguration. The third tier or prophets row displays the
Mother of God enthroned with the infant Christ flanked by Sts. Feodosiy
and Antoniy. Further still the Prophets Isaiah, Moses, Zachariah, David,
Solomon, Ezekial, Elijah, and Aaron. At top the fourth tier with God the
Father at center flanked by Adam and Eve and out further still Melcezidek
and Jacob. In an excellent state of preservation retaining its original
varnish coat. 21.5 inches x 22.25 inches (54.6 cm x 56.5 cm). Estimate
$10,000-$15,000 |
