Lot 623 , A 19th century Russian tempera on wood triptych icon, c.1800 25.5 x 16.5in. opens to 23.75in.

A 19th century Russian tempera on wood triptych icon, c.1800 with floral and bird carved crest, the central panel depicting the Boy Jesus in the Temple with Mary and Joseph flanked by panels of saints, 25.5 x 16.5in. opens to 23.75in.
Estimate £400-600

Some chipping and wear around the outsides with flaking of the blue paint around the arch at the top but overall largely complete, a slightly dully dirty finish throughout, left hand door has a broken top hinge, main panel has a short crack to the right of 6 o'clock, right hand door wobbly but does hold in place, some scuffing and cracking to the sides, old worm holes to the back.


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Sold for £420