Lot 578
A large Russian menalogical icon with 40 devotional images of the Virgin Mary (year icon), circa 1900
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A106kua | Live auction | 604 Lots
Description
Solid wooden panel with two sponki on the back. Tempera on gesso, the background gilt. The border decorated with ornaments and chased. In the centre section, the risen Christ appears on the empty tomb, which is flanked by two angels. This section surrounded by the twelve feast days of the church year. The twelve months arranged around these scenes, featuring the saints of each month grouped in four rows. The outer circle composed of 40 devotional images of the Virgin Mary. Minor defects. Dimensions 53.5 x 44 cm.Condition: II + Questions about the lot?
