Lot 262: A Russian Icon of “Our Lady of Joy to Those Who Suffer”

A Russian Icon of “Our Lady of Joy to Those Who Suffer”
17th/18th century
Oil on wood
Rough translation of bottom inscription “This is the image of the mother of the creator of all, there is great joy for the people who mourn, she turns their grief sweet”
14″ x 11 1/2″
Provenance: Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 29 February – 1 March 1980, lot 551
Condition: vertical wood cracking, paint loss throughout concentrating on Mary’s face and lower center, some inpainting focusing in the sky, pink velvet applied to verso
Black light: heavy varnish, inpainting and restoration work throughout, see photos

Realized Price: $1,920

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Estimate: $1500- $2500

Auction Date: January 1, 2024