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Lot 1132
Two Orthodox Oklad Icons, Saint George and Saint Nicholas
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, the first depicting Saint George slaying the dragon, tempera on panel with brass repousse riza (13 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.); the second an icon of Saint Nicholas, oil on panel with chased brass riza, flanked by Christ and the Virgin, presented behind glass in later framing (Frame 14 x 12 x 2 3/4 in.). Both unmarked.

From the Collection of the late Michael Joyce and Archie Carter III, Greensboro, North Carolina
Proceeds to Benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry

Denting and wear to rizas; Saint Nicholas with some bitumen deformations to painted areas.