Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow Buy Now three drill holes for attachment

three drill holes for attachment (likely to a sleeve)

with minor loss of finish visible to the frame

With there copies of the same document

including two Gold Grade and one Silver Gradedecorations

marked "JHW" between the arms

Russia, Imperial. An Icon Of The Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow Buy Now three drill holes for attachmentA well preserved icon of the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow. Constructed of a gessoed wooden base inset with dual reverse slats to mitigate warping, the obverse depicts a hand painted, finely detailed image of the crowned Theotokos clutching the infant Christ. Both wear red cloaks with blue undergarments signifying their divinity and humanity, respectively. Their heads are surrounded by gilded halos, while the Theotokos is flanked by Greek