Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2605BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 14, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Russian Icon of St. Sergius at the Tomb of His Parents, late 19th century, painted on gold leaf, an icon of "The Image Not Made by Human Hands" hangs on the wall above the sarcophagi of Sts. Cyril and Maria, 10 1/2 x 8 5/8 in.
Estimate $400-600
Inpainting and re-varnish. Minor loss to gold leaf. No warping to panel.