Lot 841
A Russian multi-partite icon showing the old testament trinity, 19th century
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
Wood panel with two reverse sponki (one lost). Tempera on gesso. The central field depicts the Holy Trinity (Old Testament type) surrounded by God the Father before a mandorla and seven representations of the Mother of God: the Mother of God of Kazan, the Mother of God “joy to all sufferers”, the Mother of God of Seven Sorrows, the Mother of God of the Sign, the Mother of God Wladimirskaja, the Mother of God “unexpected joy” and the Mother of God “finding of the lost”. Vertical crack restored, paint losses along the crack. Dimensions 40 x 33.5 cm.Condition: III Questions about the lot?
