MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009
8 June 2009
* 176. A LARGE ICON OF CHRIST “THE HIGH PRIEST” IN MAJESTY
RUSSIAN (SUZDAL?), FIRST HALF OF THE XIX CENTURY
107.2 by 78 cm.
35,000-45,000 pounds
Dressed in an opulent red and gold brocade tunic with pearl and gem-studded gold bands, complemented by a green Episcopal stole and the mitre of High Priest, seated regally on a high curved throne with lavish cushions and a suppedaneum supported by the wheels of fire, the blue glory with clouds and ten seraphs, the red rhombus with the Apocalyptic images of the four Evangelists, all rendered in grisaille with the exception of the golden haloes and wings, the background and raised border in glittering gold.
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