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A UNIQUE RUSSIAN ICON: The Old Testament Trinity, 19th century. At center an applied silver plated repousse image of the Trinity including Abraham (far left) and his wife Sara who looks out from within a tent (far right). In the corners the Four Evangelists are painted and the central borders with family saints including Sergiy Radonezh, Nicholas, Matrona and Vassia. A unique and interesting icon. 14 inches x 11.75 inches (36 x 30 cm). Estimate $1,500-$2,500

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Vladimir Mother of God, circa 1867. Overlaid with a silver repousse riza hallmarked Moscow, dated 1867 and with indistinguishably Cyrillic makers mark. 5.25 inches x 4.25 inches (13.5 x 11 cm). Estimate $300-$500

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A FINE RUSSIAN ICON: The Kazan Mother of God, Mstera School, circa 1880's. The left border with the Guardian Angel, the right with Alexandra. Of the highest quality. And in an excellent state of preservation. 12.5 inches x 10.75 inches (31.5 x 27 cm). Estimate $1,000-$1,500