Sold for:
$60
$60
THIS LOT IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE PROVENANCE: Inherited by the present owner from Maria Fedorovskaya, Ukrainian ? migr?, renowned gypsy dancer, and later founder of the famous New York Russian restaurant, the pious St. Seraphim of Sarov 'The Wonderworker' wearing broad stole with a cross partially hidden behind Saint`s hand, medieval knot-inspired border, checkered background and halo etched on gold leaf-covered surface, the figure of the Saint is painted on top of gold leaf. Egg tempera, gold leaf, and gesso on a wood panel. 17.8 x 14.3 cm. (7 x 5 5/8 in.)
Auctioneer:
Shapiro Auctions
Date:
2013-05-18
