Sold for:
$3,555
$3,555
Large Russian Icon of Saint Elijah and Scenes from his Life, 19th century, likely taken from a iconostasis, with central depiction of the saint before the cave, surrounded by vignettes from his life, and his ascension in fiery chariot to top, 26 1/2 x 22 1/2 in. Warping to panel in two places; one inch loss by right foot and a four inch area of bubbling and lifting paint; minor losses to right lower section; two large repaired cracks to either side of figure and in-painted through the same. Borders with heavy in-painting and scattered throughout. No worm damage/insect holes evident.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-07-10
