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A LARGE AND EXQUISITE RUSSIAN ICON: Saint Nicholas with Life Scenes; by noted Russian iconographer Diana Arkhipova. Signed lower right and dated 2004. Outstanding! 42.75 inches x 33.5 inches (109.5 x 85 cm). Estimate $4000-$6000 The offered lot took more than two months to complete; working 7-8 hours daily. The detail is truly astounding and in many areas the use of a single hair brush is evident.

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Vladimir Mother of God; 18th century with later restorations. 11 inches x 8.5 inches (28 x 21 cm). Estimate $400-$600

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Three-Handed Mother of God; 19th century. With some later restoration. 12.25 inches x 10.5 inches (31 x 26.5 cm). Estimate $300-$500

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A RUSSIAN ICON: Church Calendar for the Month of July; second half of the 20th century. The borders with various Mother of God types. 14 inches x 12 inches (35.5 x 30.5 cm). Estimate $400-$600