Lot number 911 - Auction 142
FEINE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER VON TICHWIN (TICHWINSKAJA)

A FINE ICON SHOWING THE THIKVINSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD Russian, early 16th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Finely executed against a golden background. Shown half-length, the Mother of God supporting Christ and pointing to him with her right hand, him blessing and holding a scroll, Mother and Child looking away from the viewer and to opposite directions. The border partially worn. 33.6 x 25.2 cm.