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A FINE RUSSIAN ICON: The Savior, circa 1550, Moscow School, transferred into a later panel. This composition is often referred to as: The Fierce Eye Christ - (Russian: KHRISTORS (The Christ) YAROE (of the Fierce) OKO (eye). The title recalls Mark 3:5 "And Jesus looked around them with anger (Yary). He was grieved at their hardness of heart". 12.25 inches by 10.25 inches (31 cm by 26.5 cm).

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

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A VERY FINE RUSSIAN ICON: The Resurrection and Decent Into Hades, circa 1575, Novgorod or Northern Province of Novgorod. Up until the 14th century, both Eastern and Western Christian art illustrated the Easter theme in the manner illustrated in the offered lot. 10.5 inches by 9.25 inches (27 cm by 23 cm).

Estimate $5,000-$7,500