Lot 638
  • 638

A wooden carving of St George surrounded by saints, Northern Russia, circa 1700

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Wood
  • 23.5 by 18.7cm, 9 1/4 by 7 3/8 in.
in the upper part the Deisis with Christ in the centre, below St George Slaying the Dragon surrounded by bishops, prophets and martyrs, the back with an old Russian inscription

Condition

Some damage especially along the edges, with a hole in the centre of the panel above the mantle of St George
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