A monumental Russian icon showing the Deisis with brass halos, from an iconostasis, 19th century
A monumental Russian icon showing the Deisis with brass halos, from an iconostasis, 19th centurySolid wooden panel with two sponki on the back. Kovcheg, tempera on gesso. Engraved brass halos. Christ sits on a gold throne in the centre, flanked by the Mother of God and St. John the Baptist, each holding an open manuscript. Lavish chrysography on their robes. Nimbuses with imperfections, minor retouching. Good condition. Includes an expertise from Ikonengalerie Mönius. Dimensions 107 x 84 x 4 cm.Condition: II
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A monumental Russian icon showing the Deisis with brass halos, from an iconostasis, 19th centurySolid wooden panel with two sponki on the back. Kovcheg, tempera on gesso. Engraved brass halos. Christ sits on a gold throne in the centre, flanked by the Mother of God and St. John the Baptist, each holding an open manuscript. Lavish chrysography on their robes. Nimbuses with imperfections, minor retouching. Good condition. Includes an expertise from Ikonengalerie Mönius. Dimensions 107 x 84 x 4 cm.Condition: II
