Large Russian Icon of the Resurrection, 19th Century - Lot 114

Large Russian Icon of the Resurrection, 19th Century An exceptional and imposing 19th-century Russian icon depicting, at the center, the Resurrection of Christ and the Descent into Hell, surrounded by sixteen scenes from the major feasts of the Orthodox Church. The work is distinguished by the great finesse of its execution, the richness of its composition, its numerous inscriptions in Church Slavonic, and its delicate gold highlights. The highly detailed miniature painting, as well as the complex arrangement of the scenes, are reminiscent of the Palekh tradition. The reverse side retains two reinforcing strips, fragments of an old printed Russian paper, and an old sales label bearing lot number 151 and describing the work as “The Resurrection and Descent into Hell, flanked by church feasts, Russian, 19th Century.” In very fine overall condition and largely original, with only slight signs of age and wear. Origin: Russia, probably Palekh or the Palekh region | Period: 19th century | Medium: egg tempera and gold on levkas and wood panel | Dimensions: 62.5 × 53.5 cm | Condition: very good condition, slight signs of age | Provenance: old sales label, lot 151