Russian Wood Icon, c. 1860, "Not Made by Hands"
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Russian carved wood and pyrographic icon of The Holy Face, depicting an image of Christ transferred onto cloth or "The Veil of Veronica", housed in an intricately carved wooden frame. Known as acheiropoieta or "made without hands" , they were were believed to come into existence miraculously, not created by man. Icon approx. 9" X 8", framed 15" X 12". Provenance: From the Private Collection of Daniel Bibb, Atlanta, Georgia.
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Not examined out of frame. "Veil" is separated on top and bottom, but appears stable.
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Russian Wood Icon, c. 1860, "Not Made by Hands"
Estimate $500 - $700
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