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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Holy Blessed Basil Fool for Christ, Miracle Worker of
Moscow, 19th century. Here Basil adores an icon of the Ugskaya Mother of
God. The left border with Saint Alexandra, the right Lubov. Overlaid with
a silvered repousse metal riza. It is this Basil for whom the widely
recognized multi-colored swirled top Cathedral in Red Square is named
after. The textual basis for "Holy Fools" is I Corinthians 3:18 "Let no
man deceive himself. If any among you seems to be wise in this world, let
him become a fool, that he may be wise." 14.25 inches x 11.25 inches (36
cm x 28.7 cm). Estimate $2,000-$2,500 |
