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A RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER IN METAL OKLAD, 19TH CENTURY
in a chased and repousse brass oklad with geometric designs on the border and gilt brass halo. Egg tempera and gesso on wood panel. Two insert splints on the back (both missing). 31 x 24.3 cm (12 1/4 x 9 5/8 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
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
Estimate: $100 – $200
Result: $357.50 (including premium)
