MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009

8 June 2009

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RUSSIAN (VLADIMIR PROVINCES), SECOND QUARTER OF THE XIX CENTURY

169. ST. NICHOLAS THE MIRACLEWORKER OF MYRA

RUSSIAN (VLADIMIR PROVINCES), SECOND QUARTER OF THE XIX CENTURY

26 by 22 cm.
2,000-3,000 pounds


The saint is dressed in Episcopal garments with cruciform patterns, flanked by Christ and the Mother of God, surrounded by sixteen scenes that narrate his life, the detailed painting executed with bright colours on dazzling gold.


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