Lot number 973A - Auction 142
SEHR FEINE UND SEHR SELTENE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER 'HELFERIN BEI GEBURTEN'

A VERY FINE AND RARE ICON SHOWING THE MOTHER OF GOD, HELPER IN BIRTH Russian, Moscow, Circle of the Armoury Chamber, early 18th century Tempera on wood panel. The folds of the garments painted in gold. Finely executed on great detail. The composition is finely painted, mainly with complimentary blues and reds. The border is executed to simulate cloth fringes. The edges minimally chipped. 35 x 30.3 cm.