Russian, 19Th Century
A Monumental Icon of Prince Alexander Nevsky
Found at
Christies,
London
Icons and Artefacts From The Orthodox World, Lot 204
9. Jun - 9. Jun 2008
Icons and Artefacts From The Orthodox World, Lot 204
9. Jun - 9. Jun 2008
Estimate: 2.000 - 3.000 GBP
Price realised: 8.125 GBP
Price realised: 8.125 GBP
Description
A MONUMENTAL ICON OF PRINCE ALEXANDER NEVSKY
RUSSIAN, 19TH CENTURY
The saint depicted full-length, his right hand resting on his chest, the other supporting his shield, his eyes gazing upward, wearing green armour and a red, ermine-lined cape, his features painted realistically, the background with etched tracery design, the border emulating contemporary enamelwork
45 5/8 x 24 3/8 in. (116 x 61.9 cm)
RUSSIAN, 19TH CENTURY
The saint depicted full-length, his right hand resting on his chest, the other supporting his shield, his eyes gazing upward, wearing green armour and a red, ermine-lined cape, his features painted realistically, the background with etched tracery design, the border emulating contemporary enamelwork
45 5/8 x 24 3/8 in. (116 x 61.9 cm)
