PAINTED WOODEN ICON OF SAINT NICHOLAS

拍品描述

20th century A.D. Rectangular wooden panel with mounting bar to reverse; low-relief carved facing nimbate figure in sumptuous robe holding a book in his left hand and making the gesture of blessing with his right; Cyrillic legend flanking the neck 'CΦ ЧЕРДР ΝІΚыΛАC' (Saint Nicholas). 715 grams, 30.5 x 22 cm (12 x 8 5/8 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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