Lot number 1780 - Auction 142
SEHR FEINE UND GROSSE IKONE MIT DER HÖLLENFAHRT UND AUFERSTEHUNG CHRISTI MIT 16 HOCHFESTEN DES ORTHODOXEN KIRCHENJAHRES

A VERY FINE AND LARGE ICON SHOWING THE RESURRECTION AND DESCENT INTO HELL WITHIN A SURROUND OF 16 GREAT FEASTS OF ORTHODOXY Russian, Palekh, circa 1800 Tempera on wood panel. The figures portrayed with elongated proportions, the backgrounds showing cliffs and elegant buildings, painted with bright colours and gold for highlighting the details, on gold ground. The border partially restored. 53 x 42.7 cm.