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1531 - A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT OF CHRIST INTO HADES AND THE LIBERATION OF THE FOREFATHERS. Russia, 16th/17th century. Wood panel with two sponki on the reverse. Kovcheg, egg tempera on a chalk ground; halos in tempera on a wood panel with a kovcheg. The halos are gilded. The reverse bears an affixed export permit issued by the Ministry of Culture of the USSR, dated March 5, 1975. Set into a later panel (vrezka). Partially restored. 31 x 26.5 cm.
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€1,900 - 3,800Sale fees
A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT OF CHRIST INTO HADES AND THE LIBERATION OF THE FOREFATHERS. Russia, 16th/17th century. Wood panel with two sponki on the reverse. Kovcheg, egg tempera on a chalk ground; halos in tempera on a wood panel with a kovcheg. The halos are gilded. The reverse bears an affixed export permit issued by the Ministry of Culture of the USSR, dated March 5, 1975. Set into a later panel (vrezka). Partially restored. 31 x 26.5 cm. VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING CHRIST’S DESCENT INTO HADES AND THE DELIVERANCE OF THE FOREFATHERS FROM HADES Russia, 16th/17th century. Wooden panel with two sponki on the reverse. Kovcheg, egg tempera on a chalk ground, halos gilded. 31 x 26.5 cm. Export permit from the Ministry of Culture of the USSR (March 5, 1975) glued to the reverse. Set into a later panel (vrezka). Partially restored.
Auction details
161-II: Art & Icons from the Orthodox World. Part 2Auction house
Hargesheimer +49 2 11 30 20 010 info@russian.saleDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.