ID 947341
Lot 649 | Vollständige Faltikonostase (Reiseikonostase), Russland, Anfang 19. Jhdt.
Estimate value
€ 8 000
A complete Russian travelling folding iconostasis, early 19th century
15 wooden panels connected with brass hinges. Kovcheg, tempera on gesso. The central panel surrounded by seven wings with a lancet arch at the top on each side. A representation of the royal door with the four Evangelists, the Annunciation and the Last Supper. Above which, the Crucifixion and the Descent of Christ into Hell. The Mother of God of the Sign at the top edge, flanked by the Kings David and Salomon. The wings each grouped in five overlapping rows. Prophets from the Old Testament are shown in the lancet arches and the row immediately below, followed by a row with numerous saints. Next, a row with 14 feasts from the Orthodox Church year. As the extended Deisis, the lowest row depicting the Mother of God, St. John the Baptist, archangels and other saints. Retouching, some damage. Dimensions 142 x 53 cm (opened).
Condition: II
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