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LOT 1504

Estimate
GBP (£) 150 - 200
EUR (€) 170 - 230
USD ($) 200 - 270

RUSSIAN ORTHODOX PAINTED ICON
19TH CENTURY A.D.
7 x 5 1/2 in. (214 grams, 17.7 x 13.7 cm).

Depicting the Virgin holding the Christ on her lap on a gilt background, both nimbate; the Virgin wearing a red maphorion embellished with golden embroidery, green himation underneath; the Christ seated on her lap, holding his right arm out and making the blessing sign with his hands; Greek inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' above the Child, further text to the left of the Virgin.

PROVENANCE:
Acquired from Derby Antiques Fair, in 2002.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.

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