19TH C. RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINTS KIRIK AND ULITA.

A 19th C. Russian icon, tempera on wood panel, depicting Saints Kirik and Ulita standing at center, the tall female saint in green and orange robes with the haloed child before her. Two narrative vignettes flank the central figures: at left, the saints are brought before the king, inscribed in Church Slavonic; at right, the beheading of Ulita, similarly inscribed. A small haloed medallion bust of a saint appears in the upper field above the narrative. The painted border features an incised geometric diamond and floral pattern throughout. Siamese Imports Co. Inc. label on verso, identifying the subject as 'Kirik & Ulita in Life, 19th C.'Overall 14” x 12”.

Estimate:$400

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