AMER AUGUST 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2015
FIVE PAINTED WOOD ICONS. 1) 19th century. 21" h. x 17-1/2" w. Russian icon depicting Jesus, the figure holding an open book with writing. 2) 19th century. 14-1/2" h. x 12" w. Icon showing 2 scenes of the interior of a cathedral with many figures, Russian title across the top. 3) 19th century. 14" h. x 12" w. Russian icon with indented panel having 7 scenes including St. George slaying the dragon and others. 4) 19th century. 11-1/2" h. x 9-3/4" w. Russian metal framed painted wood icon with a central multi-figured scene, having a silver metal border, surrounding by 12 smaller scenes, surrounded by silver overlay border, Russian hallmarks on metal. 5) 19th century. 24" h. x 10-1/2" w. An alter, tabernacle framed triptych. Cathedral style gilt frame with hinged doors that open to reveal a painted and gilt Mother of God and the Divine Infant, flanked by Angels. SIZE: As noted above. CONDITION: 1) Bottom 2" has paint loss and chipping, panel has some slight warping. 2) Corners with losses and center bottom with chip and losses. 3) Very good minor chipping and touch up, board is warped. 4) Some chipping, breaks and dents to silver, panel is warped. 5) Losses to roof leaf carving and spires, background gilt losses to roof, tarnish to gilt surfaces. 48998-6 (1,500-2,500) WAG0
