Lot number 967 - Auction 142
FEINE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER VON TICHWIN (TICHWINSKAJA) MIT BASMA

AN ICON SHOWING THE THIKVINSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD WITH BASMA Russian, Moscow, Circle of the Armoury Chamber, early 18th century Tempera on wood panel. The expressive faces delicately executed with soft earthly tones, their garments rendered in deep colours, highlighted with dense chrysography, the maphorion of the Mother with an elaborate hem imitating embroidered foliate and stylised designs, and a gold band with simulated pearls and precious stones. Applied metal haloes and border. Losses, wearings. 30.8 x 26 cm.