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LOT 2289
Russian Orthodox Icon with Christ Pantocrator
19TH CENTURY A.D.
10 1/4 x 8 5/8 in. (436 grams, 26.3 x 22 cm).
On a wooden board with elaborate riza, nimbate Christ shown facing and holding an open book on his lap, the right hand raised and making the sign of blessing; by Jacob & Co in Moscow; printing to the lower edge of the brass panel states "PRINTING IS APPROVED BY THE MOSCOW RELIGIOUS COMMITTEE DECEMBER 6 DAY 1896 YEAR. CENSOR ARCHPRIEST ALEXANDER SMIRNOV. A JACOB&C MOSCOW." [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Derby Antiques Fair, 2004.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
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