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A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST, 19TH CENTURY

the Viring Mary is looking away from the Christ Child, the three Magi are shown on the left, approaching with gifts, an angel of the Lord announces the news to a shepherd ont he right side of the composition, a midwife prepares to bathe the newborn Christ, the Devil, disguised as an old shepherd, arises in front of Joseph. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel. Two insert splints on the back. 22 x 18 cm (8 1/4 x 7 in.)

Estimate: $1,400 – $1,900

Result: $1,375 (including premium)

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