MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009
8 June 2009
* 203. A MINIATURE ICON OF THE IVERSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD
RUSSIAN (MOSCOW?), MIDDLE OF THE XIX CENTURY
13.5 by 11.2 cm.
400-500 pounds
Portrayed half-length, crowned, pointing to her Son, the Christ Child seated on her arm, blessing and holding a scroll, painted naturalistically, the garments with bright colours, their folds highlighted in gold.
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
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