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Vita Icon of St. Nicholas, Russia, circa 1800

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Vita Icon of St. Nicholas, Russia, circa 1800
Vita Icon of St. Nicholas, Russia, circa 1800
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05th Feb 2015Lot 10: This lot is not regular taxed. 19% VAT is not added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU.

Tempera and gold on wood
Russia, Palekh, circa 1800
Dimensions: 35.5 x 30.5 cm
Very good condition
St. Nicholas flanked by Christ and His Mother, 12 surrounding scenes of the saint’s life
Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU.

St. Nicholas is portrayed half-length in the center of the composition, gesturing in blessing and carrying the Gospels. He is flanked by Christ and His Mother, both against circular glories, offering him the Gospels and Episcopal omophorion respectively. The twelve surrounding scenes provide a visual narrative of the saint’s life, beginning with his birth, followed by his miracles, martyrdom and finally his death.


The icon is besides fine craquelé well preserved. To the left is a vertical dryness crack. On the back is worm damage (inactive) that has been glued. The total dimensions are 35.5 x 30.5 cm. (tm)


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Vita Icon of St. Nicholas, Russia, circa 1800

Estimate €6,400 - €8,000
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Starting Price €4,000
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