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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Lord Almighty, 17th century. Here Christ delivers a blessing with his right hand in a manner acceptable by the Old Believers. Verso displays remnant of old Imperial Russian label. 12.5 inches by 10.5 inches (32 cm by 26.5 cm).

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

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A RUSSIAN ICON: Saint John the Forerunner, circa 1650. This panel represents one of three icons used to form the Deisis image. Very fine detail and in an excellent state of preservation. 12.5 inches by 10.5 inches (31.5 cm by 27 cm).

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Kazan Mother of God, circa 1650-1700. A traditional depiction of this famous subject. The infant Christ's clothing brilliantly decorated in chrysography. 12.5 inches by 10.75 inches (32 cm by 27.5 cm).

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

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A BEAUTIFUL RUSSIAN ICON: The Vladimir Mother of God, 17th century. A finely painted specimen with exceptional detail throughout including intricate chrysography on the garments of the infant Christ. The prototype of this icon sis said to have been brought from Constantinople in the year 1155. Later it was taken from Kiev and placed in the city of Vladimir, from which the name is derived. The original remains today and is located in the Trtyakov Museum, Moscow. 12.25"x10.5".

Estimate $2,500-$3,500