Russian Icon with St. Nicolas
c.18th century AD. A rectangular wooden icon with mounting slots to the reverse; slightly recessed central panel with painted icon of St. Nicholas on a gilded field, the saint facing within a red-bordered nimbus wearing an omophorion with cross motifs, left hand supporting an open bible; flanked by SS. Ambrosius and Julia in the borders, roundels with Christ bearing the Holy Bible and Mary Theotokos; Central Russian workmanship. 1.1 kg, 31 x 35.5cm (12 1/4 x 14"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; acquired in the 1970s; accompanied by a copy of a detailed report by Jürgen Grassmann.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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c.18th century AD. A rectangular wooden icon with mounting slots to the reverse; slightly recessed central panel with painted icon of St. Nicholas on a gilded field, the saint facing within a red-bordered nimbus wearing an omophorion with cross motifs, left hand supporting an open bible; flanked by SS. Ambrosius and Julia in the borders, roundels with Christ bearing the Holy Bible and Mary Theotokos; Central Russian workmanship. 1.1 kg, 31 x 35.5cm (12 1/4 x 14"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; acquired in the 1970s; accompanied by a copy of a detailed report by Jürgen Grassmann.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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