Lot 810
A large, rare Russian icon showing Archangel Michael surrounded by all saints with the Nativity, the Resurrection and the Crucifixion, 19th century
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A108kua | Live auction | 490 Lots
Description
The wooden panel with two sponki on the front. Tempera on gesso, the background gilt. A multi-scene depiction of the Nativity, the Anastasis and the Crucifixion of Christ, each in a cloud cartouche at the upper edge of the picture. Below which, the guardian angel on a bank of cloud. At the bottom, Archangel Michael is surrounded by numerous saints, arranged in 8 rows. Retouching. Dimensions 50 x 40 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
