2025/​8578

A Russian icon depicting St. Nicholas, on the brink an archangel and a “fool of Christ”. Tempera on wood. Recessed image surface (Kovtjeg). 18th century. 36×30 cm.

On the reverse an exhibition label. The icon was on display at the icon exhibition in Skt. Paul's Church in Aarhus October - November 2007.

Provenance: Older Danish icon collection.

Condition

Minor crackles. Marks and scratches. Chips at edges.

Auction

Russian theme, 15 June 2020

Category
Estimate

6,000–8,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold