MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009
8 June 2009
* 37. A VITA ICON OF ST. NICHOLAS
CENTRAL RUSSIA (SUZDAL OR MSTERA), SECOND HALF OF THE XIX CENTURY
44.6 by 37.4 cm.
7,000-9,000 pounds
The sixteen scenes that surround the saint’s portrait narrate his life. The icon is meticulously executed with bright colours and gold details against tall buildings or rocky landscapes, the gold background and border with engraved and punched stylised decoration which imitates contemporary metal work.
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* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
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