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Premium Hôtel des Ventes de Metz - Martin et Associés
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Saint Nicholas of Myra (the Wonderworker), Russian icon, 18t…
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322
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Saint Nicholas of Myra (the Wonderworker), Russian icon, 18t…
See original version (French)
Estimate €500 - €1,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Saint Nicholas of Myra (the Wonderworker), Russian icon, 18th century, tempera and gilding on levka on a wooden panel, in the tradition of the Old Believer workshops. The saint is depicted as a bishop, wearing the omophorion. In his left hand he holds the Gospels, and his right hand is raised in a traditional gesture of blessing. The halo and one hand are represented by an oklad with a floral decoration in silver-plated metal, embossed, hammered and chiselled. Mounting ring. Dimensions: 40x31.5x2 cm, weight: 2.2 kg.
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