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    Sale 9754

    Portrait Miniatures, Objects of Vertu, Icons, Russian and

    London, South Kensington

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    2 December 2003

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    • the nativity of christ
    Lot 289

    the nativity of christ

    Price realised

    GBP 1,292

    Estimate

    GBP 600 - GBP 800

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    the nativity of christ
    Traditionally painted in sombre colours, with Archangel Michael and Saint Basil the Great on the borders.
    Russia, 18th century.
    12¼ x 10 in. (31 x 25.8cm.)
    See illustration

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