MacDougall Auctions 8 June 2009
8 June 2009
185. CHRIST AS THE “ANGEL OF BLESSED SILENCE” WITH THE PATRON STS. NIFONT, IRINA AND SAVVA
RUSSIAN (SIBERIA?), LATE XVIII CENTURY
18.2 by 15.3 cm.
1,000-1,500 pounds
An image of the youthful, beardless Christ, His hands crossed on His chest, with the family patrons on the border turning towards the central image, on a dense gold background.
Notes on symbols:
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