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Lot 2499
Two Antique Painted Russian Icons
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, possibly earlier, oil and gilt on panel, each composition divided in four sections, depicting the Madonna and Child at top left, and three selected saints, surrounding a central crucifixion surmounted by the Holy Spirit dove and Holy Face, red border surround.

19 x 15 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.; 18 1/2 x 15 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.

From the Collection of the late Ronald and Elizabeth Sher, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Both with notched sides to panel profile and later backing; scattered image loss and wear to painted and gilt surfaces, some areas with later paint and gilt.