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Lot 2103
Two Antique Russian Orthodox Icons, Seven Youths of Ephesus and Saint Daniel
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th century, both tempera and gilt on wood panel, the larger depicting the narrative of the seven sleeping youths of Ephesus sealed within the cave and placed in miraculous sleep, the Madonna and child above in arched niche between two saints (13 3/4 x 12 1/4 in.); the second a small icon depicting Saint Daniel in the lion's den, with Christ above and likely Persian emperor Darius to upper right (3 1/2 x 2 7/8 in.).

From the Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Trimborn, Raleigh, North Carolina

Some loss to paint and gilt, mainly at corners and edges.