18th century AD. A wooden icon with two mounting slots to the reverse; brass oklad cover with raised edges and reserved foliage on a pounced field; separate raised brass pierced-work nimb to the upper edge; in the reveal, portrait of St. John the Evangelist in oils, bearded and leaning forward reading a gospel(?) open on his lap, nimbate figure of Christ on his left shoulder pointing to the text with his left forefinger. Cf. Weizmann, K. et al., The Icon, New York, 1982, p.273, for similar treatment of the portrait (Apostle Paul"). 1.6 kg, 31.5 x 27cm (12 1/2 x 10 1/2"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection.