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Lot 201

A RUSSIAN ICON, 'THE DAY OF CELEBRATION', CIRCA 1800
painted in tempera paint. Depicting the resurrection of Jesus, told in four episodes: the angels by the grave, the resurrection from the grave, the descent to hell and the appearance by Christ by the Tiberian lake. This central scene is framed by twelve subsidiary scenes, devoted to the series of great religious celebration in a year: the hospitality of Abraham (Trinity), the birth of Maria, entrance of Maria in the Temple, The Gospel (good news), the birth of Christ, dedication of Christ in the temple, baptism of Christ, Christ' transfiguration on Mount Thabor, entry in Jerusalem, Ascension, awakening of Maria, Cross exaltation. 31cm high by 26.5cm wide

Estimate $3,000 - $4,000

Unsold

Condition consistent with age. Minor losses to paint on edges. Surface dirty and requires cleaning


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Decorative Arts

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8236
6:30pm - 7 May 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Viewing in Melbourne and Sydney
Saturday 5 May, 9am-4pm
Sunday 6 May, 9am-4pm
Monday 7 May, 11am-3pm

Lots 1 - 115 are on view in Sydney
Lots 145 - 367 are on view in Melbourne

CONTACT
Dominic Kavanagh
dominic.kavanagh@leonardjoel.com.au


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