LOT 10 10
A LARGE RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT MAKARIY WITH SCENES FROM HIS LIFE, PALEKH, 19TH CENTURY
The Saint depicted holding a scroll in one hand and gesturing with the other, surrounded by four scenes from his life in elaborate architectural settings. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel with a kovcheg. Two insert splints on the back, both missing. 51.2 x 41 cm (20 1/8 x 16 1/4 in.)