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Lot 6022
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Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th century, likely Russian "Horugv," hand-painted and gilt on crimson red textile, one side centering Saint Nicholas, with Christ and Mother of God Theotokos attending, the reverse depicting the Resurrected Christ with Mary Magdalene attending, both icons flanked by two angels and scrolling foliate borders, unframed.

32 x 27 in.

From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.

Some staining and holes to fabric; painted areas with stress crackle and some losses; edges appear trimmed.