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A RUSSIAN ICON: Saint John the Forerunner (Baptist); 19th century. At center John is seen holding his head and a scroll; and is surrounded by various scenes of his life. 12 inches x 10.75 inches (30.5 x 27.5 cm). Estimate $1000-$1500

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AN INTERESTING CARVED RUSSIAN ICON: The Vladimir Mother of God; 18th century. Apparently a carved wood printing block with later polychroming. 11.5' x 8' (29 cm x 20 cm). Estimate $300-$500

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Vladimir Mother of God; 19th century. Covered with a gilded metal riza. 12.25 inches x 11 inches (31 x 28 cm). Estimate $600-$900

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A RUSSIAN ICON: Saint Nicholas; circa 1825. A finely painted icon on gilt ground with good attention to detail. Nicholas holds the Gospels open to the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount. 13 inches x 10.75 inches (33 x 27 cm). Estimate $600-$900

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Raising of Lazarus; 18th century. Here Christ is shown ordering his friend Lazarus to rise out of his grave. At His feet; Mary and Martha; behind Him the Apostles. Probably from the Festival tier of an iconostasis. 18.25 inches x 15.5 inches (47 x 39 cm). Estimate $600-$800

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Pokrov Mother of God; 19th century. 12.25 inches x 10.25 inches (31 x 26 cm). Estimate $400-$600

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Sign Mother of God; 19th century. Overlaid with an ornate metal riza with haloes. A larger than normal example. 17 inches x 13.5 inches (43 x 34.25 cm). Estimate $250-$500

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A FINE RUSSIAN ICON: Saints Sergius and German of Valaam, circa 1890. At top center an icon of the Transfiguration, namesake of the Monastery depicted in the background. Finely painted with exacting detail. Most likely acquired by a pilgim to Valaam. 8.75 inches x 7 inches (22 x 17.5 cm). Estimate $800-$1,200

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Three-Handed Mother of God; 19th century. Overlaid with an ornate metal riza with haloes. 12.25 inches x 10.5 inches (31 x 26.25 cm). Estimate $600-$900