A RUSSIAN ICON MOTHER OF GOD BOGOLYUBSKAYA, MOSCOW, 19TH CENTURY

A RUSSIAN ICON MOTHER OF GOD BOGOLYUBSKAYA, MOSCOW, 19TH CENTURY, painted in egg tempera colors on board and with kovcheg centering the nicely detailed Mother of God standing with gilt halo and wearing golden brown head scarf over long shawl and blue robe, while holding an open inscribed scroll and floating on puffy clouds before a kremlin complex, above nine kneeling saints beneath a cloud opening top right with Christ blessing and holding an open inscribed scroll. 12" x 10 1/2" Provenance: Estate of Robert William Guynn, Houston, Texas.
Condition Report: Some areas of overpainting, surface buildup, and some gilding wear, the board is slightly curved and has the two shponki (slats) on the reverse. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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