10-01-201010-02-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2519BBoston
October 1, 2010 06:00 PMCalender
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Russian Icon Depicting "The Image Not Made by Hands,"

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$593$500
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2519BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 02, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Russian Icon Depicting "The Image Not Made by Hands," 18th/19th century, the kovcheg panel with central depiction of Christ's visage on cloth, held at upper center and upper corners by three angels, 14 x 12 3/8 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

chips to edge of kovcheg panel at right side, with area of loss approx. 3/4 x 1/4 in., and a line of thinner losses.
blacklighting shows no retouch other than two small spots of POSSIBLE retouch to right of chin.