Description:

A RUSSIAN POLYCHROME TEMPERA PAINTED ICON OF ST. NICHOLAS THE MIRACLE WORKER, LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH CENTURY, painted in polychrome tempura on wood panel, centered by St. Nicholas wearing a jeweled crown with right hand raised in blessing and left hand holding the Book of the Gospels, flanked by Christ with raised hand in blessing and the Mother of God, each seated on clouds, with remnants of Cyrillic writing at top and within a conforming broad border. Height: 14" Width: 11 7/8" Provenance: Estate of the late Charles A. and Betti F. Saunders, Houston, Texas.

  • Condition: A chip is noted to the left corner, some paint loss, mild cracking to panel observed, some possible inpainting, and a gouge noted at beard, otherwise in very good condition. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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February 25, 2017 1:00 PM CST
Houston, TX, US

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