in a composition split into two parts with upper section depicting Mary embracing Jesus, who is standing on an altar and holding scepter and sphere, both mother and child wearing royal vestments and crowns. The lower section portraying St. Spyridon, St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel. Two insert splints on the back. 41.6 x 32.4 cm (16 3/8 x 12 3/4 in.).

Bernard J. Winters was a philanthropist and art collector who was captivated by Russian icons. Over a fifty-year period, he worked closely with Sotheby`s, Christie`s, and private collectors to cultivate his collection. His monumental icons, as well as those purchased from Natalie Hays Hammond, daughter of John Hays Hammond, diplomat, were some of his favored items.


PROVENANCE
Collection of Bernard Winters, Armonk, New York