A LARGE VITA ICON OF THE PROPHET ELIJAH WITH TWELVE SCENES - NORTHERN RUSSIA, FIRST HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY

MacDougall Auctions 7-11 June 2010

7 June 2010

NORTHERN RUSSIA, FIRST HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY

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86. A LARGE VITA ICON OF THE PROPHET ELIJAH WITH TWELVE SCENES

NORTHERN RUSSIA, FIRST HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY

116 by 89.5 cm.
70,000-90,000 pounds

Content of the Scenes:
1. The birth of Elijah and the vision of angels swaddling the infant with fire.
2. The Prophet Elijah prophesies to King Ahab, foretelling a three-year drought.
3. Elijah asks the widow of Zarephath (Sarepta) in Sid

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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