01-12-201301-12-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2631BBoston
January 12, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Russian Icon Depicting St. Michael the Archangel

Sell one like this
$369$300
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2631BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 12, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Russian Icon Depicting St. Michael the Archangel, 19th century, shown in the center in a white robe with wings surrounded by an assembly of other saints, each with a gilt halo and gilt details to their robes, on a brown ground with Christ in the clouds above, 12 3/8 x 10 in.
Estimate $600-800

Craquelure. Scattered retouching particularly along the two vertical cracks to the left. One wedge to the back has been removed. Slight bowing to panel. Scattered abrasions and nicks to edge/back.