07-17-200407-17-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2246Boston
July 17, 2004 10:00 AMCalender
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Painted Russian Icon of Scenes from the Life of John the Baptist

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$705$600
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2246Location: BostonDate / Time: July 17, 2004 10:00AM

Description:

Painted Russian Icon of Scenes from the Life of John the Baptist, 19th century, showing the saint hearing the word of Christ, being beheaded, and his head delivered to the king, with six small saints painted to sides, set in ebonized shadow box frame, icon approx. 20 x 17, frame 21 1/4 x 18 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,000