Early Russian icon - Virgin and Child (Eleousa type), late X - Lot 97

Early Russian icon - Virgin and Child (Eleousa type), late XIXᵉ century Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Mother of God holding the Infant Jesus in an attitude of tenderness characteristic of the Eleousa type, the close-together faces expressing gentleness and protection. Painted in tempera on wood panel and covered with a finely embossed and chased copper or gilded brass oklad, leaving the faces and hands visible. The covering is decorated with engraved radiating and floral motifs, framing the halos. Russian work from the late XIXᵉ century, circa 1880-1900. Details: tempera technique on wood with gilded metal oklad; dimensions 18 × 23 cm; weight 475 g; original condition with patina of time, minor wear to gilding and reverse of panel, no visible restoration.