Lot number 1053 - Auction 142
SEHR SELTENE UND FEINE IKONE MIT DER GOTTESMUTTER 'MEHRUNG DES VERSTANDES'

A VERY RARE AND FINE ICON SHOWING THE MOTHER OF GOD 'ADDITION OF MIND' ('INCREASE OF REASON') Russian, Palekh, early 19th century Tempera on wood panel. The haloes and wings made of gold. Finely executed in great detail. The expressive faces delicately executed with soft earthly tones, the garments rendered in red and green colours, highlighted with dense chrysography. Minor areas of retouching. 31.2 x 26.5 cm.