MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009

8 June 2009

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RUSSIAN (SUZDAL?), MIDDLE OF THE XIX CENTURY

* 174. CHRIST PANTOKRATOR WITH TWO FAMILY SAINTS ON THE BORDER

RUSSIAN (SUZDAL?), MIDDLE OF THE XIX CENTURY

31 by 26.5 cm.
2,000-2,500 pounds


Portrayed half-length, blessing and displaying the open Gospels, the deep red chiton and green himation with ample chrysography, on shining gold ground, the Guardian Angel and St. Aleksandra in supplication on the ochre-coloured border.


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