Maria’s birth is the first of the ecclesiastical year’s celebrations, on September 8th. The spectacle is based on the first apocryphal gospel of Jacobus, in an intimate atmosphere, with openwork architectures in the background, representing the various periods in the history of architecture. Dimensions: 89 cm high and 75 cm wide. Quality panel, weight 11.6 kg and approximately 4 cm thick with mortises and transverse reinforcements. Origin: Gallery Anastasis - Russian icon in Knokke - See certificate. The detail of each scene is detailed in the certificate, of which a copy will be provided with the icon. This is an icon of an exceptional quality and size, in a very good state of preservation (the pictures are also part of the description) (see the small missing pieces around the edges).This icon was bought in the Anastasis Gallery in 1993 for 545,000 Francs (13,500 euros). The photo with the clock is shown to have a visual idea and to assess the size of this exceptional piece.Secured delivery by Bpost or pick-up on-site.