Icon of Christ Pantocrator. Tempera on wood. Southern Russia, 19th century. On the back a label of provenance: "Given by the Soviet dancer V. Vassiliev to Claire Motte". H. 38,5 x W. 30 cm. Missing. Provenance Vladimir Victorovich Vassiliev (born 1940) and Claire Motte (1937-1986), both ballet dancers. The first one is considered as one of the three greatest stars of classical dance. Expert: Maxime Charron.