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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Tikhvin Mother of God, 18th century. Christ holds a
scroll with His left hand and delivers a blessing with His right hand as
the Mother of God gestures towards Him. 11.5 inches x 10.25 inches (29.3
cm x 25.7 cm). Estimate $1,800-$2,200 |
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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Resurrection and Descent, 18th century. Here Christ is
shown at bottom descending into Hades to release the righteous men and
women of the Old Testament. At top Christ stands atop His empty tomb
flanked by angels and startled soldiers. The border with various saints.
12.5 inches x 10.75 inches (31.5 cm x 27 cm). Estimate $2,000-$2,500 |
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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Shui-Smolensk Mother of God, circa 1700. The residents
of the town Shui ordered the prototype of this icon to be painted during
the 1654-55 plague epidemic, and it is said by means of the icon the
inhabitants were preserved. 12.25 inches x 10.5 inches (31 cm x 27 cm.
Estimate $2,000-$2,500 |
