AUCTION 32: APRIL 2022 DECORATIVE AND FINE ART SALE

A RUSSIAN ICON DEPICTING THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST, TEMPERA ON WOOD

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Start price: $1,500

Estimated price: $2,000 - $2,500

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A Russian Orthodox hand-painted icon depicting Christ’s Ascension, 19th century. The icon is painted with tempera on wood with gesso. The Cyrillic writing on the top reads as THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST. The icon depicts Christ above twelve standing disciples, St. Mary, and two archangels. The icon has not been restored or cleaned. There are cracks in the icon surface due to wood shrinkage.

Dimensions: 23 5/8 x 17 5/16 in., (60 x 44 cm.)

Condition: very good overall, some signs of wear with age, see images