Sale 27 Lot 1407  

RUSSIAN ICON OF THE VIRGIN. 19th century. Bottom field depicting Mary Miracle Worker, top field depicting Mary with Heavenly Hosts. Tempera, gesso and gold leaf on wood - 10 1/2 in. x 12 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

Formally named Intercession and sometimes Pokrov. Depicts two miracles that occurred in Constantinople (celebrated exclusively by Russian Orthodox).

Sold for $325

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