an antique russian icon depicting the coronation of christ and other peoplea piece of wood that has been cut in half
Hermitage Fine Art

217 - ICON ‘SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL WITH THE SAINTS’ Russia, e…
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Estimate €1,000 - €1,200
Description
ICON ‘SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL WITH THE SAINTS’ Russia, early 19th century wood, plaster, gold leaf, tempera 31.5 x 26 cm Condition: the icon dates from the early 19th century and has been partially restored since then. Eastern Orthodoxy bestows upon Michael the title of Archistrategos or ‘Supreme Commander of the Heavenly Hosts’. At the buyer’s request, we would be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale FINE ART: 19th-century art, Modern and Contemporary art, Eastern European art, Icons
Auction location
Auction time 07/14/2026 at 2:30 PM
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