Gilded and painted Russian Icon of John the Baptist
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A gilded and painted Russian Icon featuring a rare depiction of Saint John the Baptist John the Baptist, one of the major religious figures in Christianity, with nice style and remaining pigment and gilding. It is generally believed that Jesus was a follower or disciple of John, and that Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan river. This unique depiction shows only the bust of Saint John and has had the borders rubbed down to the wood. Dated end of the 18th Century, approx 1770-179010 ¾ in x 12 ¾ in (27.3 x 32.1 cm). Ex-Hamedian Gallery, Jerusalem.
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Gilded and painted Russian Icon of John the Baptist
Estimate $2,500 - $3,000
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