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A RUSSIAN ICON WITH SCENES FROM THE LIFE OF HOLY

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A RUSSIAN ICON WITH SCENES FROM THE LIFE OF HOLY
A RUSSIAN ICON WITH SCENES FROM THE LIFE OF HOLY
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A RUSSIAN ICON WITH SCENES FROM THE LIFE OF HOLY MARTYRS CYRICUS AND JULITTA, 19TH CENTURY, a central image of the Holy Martyr Julitta and her son, Holy Martyr Cyricus, is surrounded by twelve scenes from their lives, depicting the tortures they suffered under the governor of Tarsus; praying to Sts. Cyricus and Julitta is said to give protection to ones family and deliver children from illness. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel. Two insert splints on the back, both missing. 44 x 38 cm (17 3/8 x 15 in.)

PROVENANCE
Collection of Bernard Winters, Armonk, New York

Bernard J. Winters was a philanthropist and art collector who was captivated by Russian icons. Over a fifty-year period, he worked closely with Sotheby`s, Christie`s, and private collectors to cultivate his collection. His monumental icons, as well as those purchased from Natalie Hays Hammond, daughter of John Hays Hammond, diplomat, were some of his favored items.
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A RUSSIAN ICON WITH SCENES FROM THE LIFE OF HOLY

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Starting Price $1,600
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