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A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST, PALEKH SCHOOL, LATE 1600S - EARLY 1700S

Saint John the Baptist reaches out to Jesus Christ who stands in the river, while three angels with veiled hands lean towards him. The dove of the Holy Spirit soars above and radiates the light of the Trinity with God the Father sending blessings from from the sky. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel with kovcheg. Two insert splints on the back. 31 x 26.5 cm (12 1/4 x 10 3/8 in.)

Estimate: $2,500 – $3,500

Result: $3,125 (including premium)

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