An icon of Saint Haralampi, Russian, early 19th century, gesso, tempera, goldleaf on wood panel, depicts the patron Saint of Plague and Beekeepers, half length holding the book of Gospels with his right hand in blessing, the Lord Sabaoth in upper right hand corner, against a burnished gold ground, 45 x 37.5 cm. Provenance: Icons, Easter eggs and Russian works of Art, Christies London 23 March 1994 L 484