Sale 21 Lot 1353  

SOUTHERN RUSSIAN OR ARMENIAN ICON. 17th-18th century. Jesus on a Donkey. Tempera on wood; mosaic gold leaf - 13 1/4 in. x 9 3/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

mosaic gold leaf mostly lost and overpainted, overpainting on faces of later date. Possible smoke damage from incense burner caused the brown over-paint and disappearance of mosaic gold.

Sold for $212

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