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RUSSIAN ICON THE MIRACLE OF ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON 19th Century Volga region
Egg tempera and gesso on wood panel. Icon has two Saints on the border: left Holy Martyr St. Tatiana, and on the right Holy Martyr St. Paraskeva. Raised border Kovcheg. Two insert splints on the back (one is missing).
33 x 28 cm (13 x 11 in.)
PROVENANCE
Acquired in the 1930s in Moscow by the Grandfather of the present owner, a diplomat in the Italian Embassy to the Soviet Union
Thence by descent
33 x 28 cm (13 x 11 in.)
PROVENANCE
Acquired in the 1930s in Moscow by the Grandfather of the present owner, a diplomat in the Italian Embassy to the Soviet Union
Thence by descent
Estimate: $800 – $1,000
Result: $1,080 (including premium)
