Lot number 1571 - Auction 147
SEHR FEINE ERWEITERTE SEDMITZA (WOCHEN-IKONE)

A FINE AND RARE SHESTODNEV-WEEK ICON Russian, Palekh, early 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Finely executed in great detail on a gold ground. Showing the first six days of the liturgical week: the Anastasis, the Synaxis of the archangels, the Beheading of St John, the Annunciation, the Washing of the Feet and the Crucifixion, centred with Christ Enthroned. On the borders groups of saints and martyrs. Minor areas of retouching. 35.8 x 30.3 cm.