Russian Icon Depicting The Unexpected Joy

Description:

Russian Icon Depicting The Unexpected Joy, 19th century, the kovcheg panel showing the sinner kneeling in prayer before an icon of the Theotokos, with gilt details to the halos of the Mother of God and Christ, bearing label from Zoetmulder Ikonen, Netherlands on the reverse, 12 1/2 x 10 3/4 in.
Estimate $600-800

Scattered areas of retouching to the surface (particularly to faces of the figures as well as the edge). Scattered abrasions to upper painted surface. Panel slightly bowed with wear to edges and corners, dowels extending past panel on each side.


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