MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009
8 June 2009
* 35. A PRIVATE ICON WITH A DEISIS IN THE CENTRE, SURROUNDED BY IMAGES OF THE MOTHER OF GOD AND SAINTS TO WHICH ONE CAN PRAY ON CERTAIN OCCASIONS
RUSSIAN (NEVYANSK), MIDDLE OF THE XIX CENTURY
76 by 56.9 cm.
10,000-15,000 pounds
Each compartment depicts the protector against a certain illness or problem; for example, the Kazanskaya guards the blind, the Feodorovskaya looks after difficulties in childbirth, Sts. Modest and Vlasiy safeguard domestic animals, Sts. Moses, Martinian, John and Fomaida shield the faithful who pray to them against the forbidden passions; the sophisticated composition is rendered with bright colours on shining golden ground.
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.