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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Holy Face, circa 1800. Here the Guardian Angel together with the Archangels Mikhail (left) and Gabriel (right) hold a cloth upon which the face of Christ was miraculously transferred. The inscription beneath the face of Christ reads "The Not-By-Hands-Made Image of Our Lord Jesus Christ". 17.5 inches x 14 inches (44.5 x 36 cm). Estimate $600-$900

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Crucifixion, circa 1680 with later restoration. The crucified Christ between the good thief (left) and bad thief (right). At the foot of the cross the two Mary's (left) and the Apostle St. John and the Roman Centurion Longinus (right). 12.75 inches x 10.75 inches (32 x 27 cm). Estimate $1,500-$2,000

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Lord Almighty, circa 1700. Christ's head encircled with a red and green halo. He delivers a blessing and holds an open book of Gospels to Matthew 11:28. 12 inches x 9.75 inches (30.5 x 24.5 cm). Estimate $800-$1,200