St. Seraphim of Sarov "The Wonderworker" shown wearing green broad stole with a cross half hidden behind his hand, geometrical shapes infused border and halo are etched on gold leaf-covered surface. Egg tempera, gold leaf, and gesso on a wood panel. One insert splint on the back. 26.3 x 22 cm. (10 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.)


PROVENANCE:
Inherited by the present owner from Maria Fedorovskaya, Ukrainian ?migr?, renowned gypsy dancer, and later founder of the famous New York Russian restaurant,