Bidspirit auction | Large Russian Icon of Virgin

Large Russian Icon of Virgin Dated Copper Oklad 1739, Attrib. Yaroslavl-Kostroma School - Large-format 18th-century Russian icon depicting the Mother of God with the Crucified Christ, painted on canvas on a two-plank panel and retaining its original repoussé copper oklad dated 1739. The icon is attributed stylistically to the Yaroslavl-Kostroma (Upper Volga) school. Details Object: Orthodox icon Subject: Mother of God with the Crucified Christ Date / Period: 18th century; oklad dated 1739 Attributed School: Yaroslavl-Kostroma (Upper Volga region) Panel Construction: Two-plank panel with original kovcheg (recessed field) Oklad: Original repousse copper oklad with Baroque ornament Inscriptions: Partially legible maker’s mark on oklad above engraved date “1739” Dimensions: 51 × 42 cm (20 × 16.5 in.) Provenance: Private collection Condition: Panel with age cracks, oxidation, and scattered paint losses Copper oklad with losses, deformation, and tears; largely complete.  https://issuu.com/kavanagh-auctions/docs/important_russian_icon