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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Smolensk Mother of God, circa 1890. Naturalistically
rendered on a gold incised ground with ornate faux enameled borders.
12.25 inches x 10.5 inches (31 x 26.5 cm). Estimate $500-$750 |
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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Holy Cloth, circa 1890. The face of Christ as it was
miraculously transferred to a cloth. The borders intricately incised.
The inscription on the lower margin identifies it as the
"Not-by-Hands-Made-Image". Neruketvorrenuiy Obraz. 8.75 inches x 7
inches (22.1 x 17.5 cm). Estimate $400-$600 |
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A RUSSIAN ICON: St. John of Novgorod, circa 1890. John was the
archbishop of Novgorod and many miracles were attributed to his
intercession. 7 inches x 5.6 inches (17.8 x 14.4 cm). Estimate $400-$600 |
