RUSSIAN CASED ICON OF SOPHIA, WISDOM OF GOD,19th century. Seated upon her throne of seven pillars, surrounded by Christ, Mary and John the Baptist. Tempera, gesso and gold leaf on wood - sight: 12 in. x 10 in.; case: 16 in. x 14 in. Estimate $600-800
Affixed to case therefore not fully examined out of case. Tiny chips to edges of icon, craquelure to entire painted surface, no restorations.
