FINE ART: from the 19th century to Modern Art, Eastern European art, Ballets Russes, important icons - David Hockney, Kotarbinsky, Nesterov, Goncharova, Deineka, Vysotsky Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 14:30
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ICON ‘SAINT NICHOLAS OF MOZHAYSK’ WITH SCENES OF HIS LIFE Palekh, second half of the 19th century

Lotto 202
3 5004 000
wood, levkas, gold leaf, tempera 53.6 x 43.7 cm Condition: overall good condition, with minor retouches along the right edge of the icon. Ancient images of Saint Nicholas ‘with a sword and hail’ originate from the city of Mozhaisk, dating back to the 14th century. St. Nicholas is depicted as a holy warrior, defender of the city.


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