MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009
8 June 2009
* 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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