Sale 7542
London
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26 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 5,000
Estimate
THE PROPHET ELIJAH IN THE WILDERNESS RUSSIAN, CIRCA 1600 The robust figure of the Prophet, seated on the mouth of his cave, holding a staff, turning upwards, the half-figure of Christ represented above the deserted mountain, painted with earth colours, the subdued tones of the imagery contrasting with the darkness of the grotto, the inscription on the upper border in relief 12 3/8 x 10¼ in. (31.4 x 26 cm)
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