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A Russian Icon of the Fiery Ascension of the Prophet Elijah, 19th century

估價
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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描述

  • Tempera, gilding and oil on wood panel
  • 14 x 12 1/8 in.
  • 35.6 x 30.8 cm
the prophet Elijah can be seen above, carried off in a whirlwind by chariots and horses of fire, while his disciple Elisha kneels in the foreground holding the cloak that has been dropped to him (2 Kings 2:11-13), the border engraved and gilded in imitation of an enameled silver oklad 

Condition

some small losses, especially to Elisha's robes, and a small surface crack at center
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