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Large orthodox icon depicting Mother of God Odigitria of Smolensk Russia, early 19th century Tempera on panel Height x width x depth: 84 x 63.5 x 3.5 cm. The Virgin of Smolensk belongs to the fundamental type of depiction of the Virgin Odigitria, understood as ‘She who shows the way’ of which she is perhaps the most widespread and popular type in Russia The Virgin retains the solemnity that characterises the canon of the Virgin Odigitria, she is presented frontally with her head gently inclined towards her son, seated on her left arm, her left hand outstretched towards Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is represented by a child-like figure but with adult features and attitudes, blessing with his right hand and holding a scroll with the divine law in his left hand. Item condition grading: *** fair, colour falls and previous restoration.

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Large orthodox icon depicting Mother of God Odigitria of Smolensk Russia, early 19th century Tempera on panel Height x width x depth: 84 x 63.5 x 3.5 cm. The Virgin of Smolensk belongs to the fundamental type of depiction of the Virgin Odigitria, understood as ‘She who shows the way’ of which she is perhaps the most widespread and popular type in Russia The Virgin retains the solemnity that characterises the canon of the Virgin Odigitria, she is presented frontally with her head gently inclined towards her son, seated on her left arm, her left hand outstretched towards Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is represented by a child-like figure but with adult features and attitudes, blessing with his right hand and holding a scroll with the divine law in his left hand. Item condition grading: *** fair, colour falls and previous restoration.

Estimate 3 000 - 4 000 EUR
Starting price 1 800 EUR

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For sale on Thursday 19 Sep : 15:00 (CEST)
prague, Czech Republic
Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l.
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