A LARGE ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD OF THE SIGN (ZNAMENIE)

A VERY FINE ICON OF THE VLADIMIRSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD Russian, Moscow, 15th century Tempera on wood panel. Partially gilded. The background stripped down to the levkas. Minimally restored. 31 x 26 cm. Provenance: International Private Collection.

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