1406/1693

A pair of rare 18th century Russian icons depicting Saint Greatmartyr Paraskeva of Iconium, Paraskeva Pyatnitsa. Tempera on wood, kovtjeg. 27×21 and 29.5 x 24.5 cm. (2)

Skt. Paraskeva, a Christian virgin, lived in Iconium in the 3rd century. She was seized by the pagans and brought before the city prefect. Refusing to offer unholy sacrifice to the pagan idols she underwent great torments resulting in her martyrdom.

Condition

Restored. Minor crackles. Marks and scratches.

Auction

Varia, 6 February 2014

One bid

When	Bidder	Bid
6 February at 8:16 pm		3,000 DKK