Icon - Nicholas the Wonderworker - Wood

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Justus Heutink
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Description from the seller

Antique Russian icon 'St. Nicholas the Wonderworker' with two side saints from the 19th century (circa 1850). Hand-painted with egg tempera on a wooden panel with a chalk ground.

Typical method of icon creation in 18th and 19th century Tsarist Russia.

The motif is widespread and very popular in the Orthodox Church.

This is an Old Believer icon.

The painting is masterfully and intricately executed (see photos). Perfectly coordinated color contrasts and successful shading. The painting contains very authentic crackles (see photos).

Partial restorations are present (see photos). The face of the saint is particularly expressive and striking (see photos). The saint is labeled. The inscriptions are clearly legible.

On the back, both cross braces are missing. The wooden panel is stable and solid. The icon is in good condition with typical age-related signs of wear (see photos). The icon is slightly curved. In the middle of the icon, there is a vertical crack that has been professionally repaired (see photos).

All details are clearly visible in the photos. Photos are part of the description.

Dimensions: 27x23.5x2.6 cm

Seller's Story

SUBJECT: Ancient Russian Icons
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Antique Russian icon 'St. Nicholas the Wonderworker' with two side saints from the 19th century (circa 1850). Hand-painted with egg tempera on a wooden panel with a chalk ground.

Typical method of icon creation in 18th and 19th century Tsarist Russia.

The motif is widespread and very popular in the Orthodox Church.

This is an Old Believer icon.

The painting is masterfully and intricately executed (see photos). Perfectly coordinated color contrasts and successful shading. The painting contains very authentic crackles (see photos).

Partial restorations are present (see photos). The face of the saint is particularly expressive and striking (see photos). The saint is labeled. The inscriptions are clearly legible.

On the back, both cross braces are missing. The wooden panel is stable and solid. The icon is in good condition with typical age-related signs of wear (see photos). The icon is slightly curved. In the middle of the icon, there is a vertical crack that has been professionally repaired (see photos).

All details are clearly visible in the photos. Photos are part of the description.

Dimensions: 27x23.5x2.6 cm

Seller's Story

SUBJECT: Ancient Russian Icons
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Nicholas the Wonderworker
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Russia
Height
27 cm
Width
23.5 cm
Depth
2.6 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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