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1534 - A MUSEUM-QUALITY ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, FEATURING 16 MAJOR FEASTS OF THE ORTHODOX LITURGICAL YEAR. Russian, Palekh, circa 1830. Tempera on wood panel. Gold ground, richly executed chrysography. The scenes are rendered in exceptionally fine detail against stylized architectural settings and rocky landscapes. The faces are individually rendered in meticulous miniature painting. The Four Evangelists appear in the corners. Minor retouching to the border. 36 x 31 cm.
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A MUSEUM-QUALITY ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, FEATURING 16 MAJOR FEASTS OF THE ORTHODOX LITURGICAL YEAR. Russian, Palekh, circa 1830. Tempera on wood panel. Gold ground, richly executed chrysography. The scenes are rendered in exceptionally fine detail against stylized architectural settings and rocky landscapes. The faces are individually rendered in meticulous miniature painting. The Four Evangelists appear in the corners. Minor retouching to the border. 36 x 31 cm. MUSEUM-QUALITY ICON DEPICTING CHRIST’S DESCENT INTO HELL AND RESURRECTION WITH 16 MAJOR FEASTS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH YEAR Russia, Palech, ca. 1830. Two hardwood panels joined together with two profiled sponki on the reverse. Egg tempera on a chalk ground, gold ground, rich chrysography. 36 x 31 cm. Depictions executed with extremely fine brushwork against stylized architectural backdrops and rocky landscapes. The faces are rendered with miniature-like individuality. The four Evangelists appear in the corners. Minor retouching along the edges.
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.