16th century AD. A rectangular painted and gilt icon of the Virgin Hodigitria, with nimbate Mary Theotokos supporting the infant Jesus who holds a scroll in one hand and makes the 'pax' gesture with the other; two mounting struts to the reverse. See Weizmann, K. et al., The Icon, New York, 1982, for discussion.1.8 kg, 44.5 x 33cm (17 1/2 x 13"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10489-170905.