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Lot 395
An Antique Byzantine Icon, Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God (Theotokos)
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, gesso and tempera on panel, with gilt embellishment, illustrative narrative depicting scenes of the Nativity of Mary, appears unsigned.

11 1/4 x 9 5/8 in.

From the Collection of the late Keith Stanley, Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Duke University, North Carolina

Some scattered craquelure and abrasions to painted surfaces; areas of paint loss with some later painted retouch; some smaller chips to perimeter.