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LOT 2382
Russian Orthodox Icon with Saints Tamara (Holy Empress of Georgia, Tamara the Great), and Valerian
19TH CENTURY A.D.
7 x 5 5/8 in. (269 grams, 17.8 x 14.4 cm).
Painted on a wooden board, at the centre the Holy Empress of Georgia, Tamara the Great, shown on the left, dressed in rich blue, white and red clothing with pearls around her neck and wearing a crown; on the right, Saint Valerian dressed in an emerald green robe and red cloak, holding a crozier, with a highly ornate gilt background. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Derby Antiques Fair, 2003.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
Accompanied by a copy of a Russian export licence.
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LOT 2382
Russian Orthodox Icon with Saints Tamara (Holy Empress of Georgia, Tamara the Great), and Valerian
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
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Opening Bid: £40
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