Lot Essay
The inscription at the base of the icon is translated thus:
A presentation from the congregation of the Panfidilova Village 'Resurrection of Christ Church' to the decorator of our Church, Alexei Kuzmech Strichovo, for his dedicated 15 years' service as Curator of the Church from 1873 to 1888.
A presentation from the congregation of the Panfidilova Village 'Resurrection of Christ Church' to the decorator of our Church, Alexei Kuzmech Strichovo, for his dedicated 15 years' service as Curator of the Church from 1873 to 1888.