Russia, circa 1800
The Dormition Of The Mother Of God
Found at
Christies,
London
Portrait Miniatures, Objects of Vertu, Icons, Russian and, Lot 399
7. Dec - 7. Dec 2004
Portrait Miniatures, Objects of Vertu, Icons, Russian and, Lot 399
7. Dec - 7. Dec 2004
Estimate: 1.000 - 1.500 GBP
Price realised: 2.629 GBP
Price realised: 2.629 GBP
Description
The Dormition of the Mother of God
Traditionally painted, in vivid colours, showing Christ holding the soul of the Mother of God above her body, with saints and angels around.
Russia, circa 1800.
28 x 22 5/8 in. (71 x 57.5 cm.)
See illustration
Traditionally painted, in vivid colours, showing Christ holding the soul of the Mother of God above her body, with saints and angels around.
Russia, circa 1800.
28 x 22 5/8 in. (71 x 57.5 cm.)
See illustration