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Lot 39:
Large Russian Icon of Virgin Dated Copper Oklad 1739, Attrib. Yaroslavl-Kostroma School
Description
Large-format 18th-century Russian icon depicting the Mother of God with the Crucified Christ, painted on canvas on a two-plank panel and retaining its original repoussé copper oklad dated 1739. The icon is attributed stylistically to the Yaroslavl-Kostroma (Upper Volga) school.
Details
Object: Orthodox icon
Subject: Mother of God with the Crucified Christ
Date / Period: 18th century; oklad dated 1739
Attributed School: Yaroslavl-Kostroma (Upper Volga region)
Panel Construction: Two-plank panel with original kovcheg (recessed field)
Oklad: Original repousse copper oklad with Baroque ornament
Inscriptions: Partially legible maker’s mark on oklad above engraved date “1739”
Dimensions: 51 × 42 cm (20 × 16.5 in.)
Provenance: Private collection
Condition:
Panel with age cracks, oxidation, and scattered paint losses
Copper oklad with losses, deformation, and tears; largely complete.
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