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Lot 204
Antique Russian Orthodox April Menaion Icon
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th century, tempera and gilding on gessoed wood panel, featuring the Repose of Venerable Evfimiy of Suzda to upper left, The Resurrection or Anastasis to upper middle, and The Miracle of St. George Slaying the Dragon (April 23rd), surrounded by hand-painted portraits of Saints venerated during April, all within an elaborate intertwining geometric border, float mounted behind glass within a later gilt frame.

Panel 14 x 12 in.; frame size 22 3/8 x 18 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.

From the Estate of William and Joan Sommers

Scattered chips and image losses, some areas with associated painted repair; backing glued to panel verso; some wear and frame creasing to backing.

$1,000 - 3,000