Icon - Icon of a saint warrior - Wood
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Selected by Justus Heutink
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Estimate € 250 - € 300
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Description from the seller
Icon of a saint warrior – painting on wood, Balkan school, late 19th – early 20th century
Icon depicting a young warrior saint, probably Saint George or Saint Demetrius, shown full-length, armed, and wearing a scale cuirass.
The saint holds a lance and adopts the traditional blessing gesture with the right hand.
The entire is painted in tempera on a wooden panel, with a dark background typical of the Balkan popular production of the late 19th century.
Features
• Technique: tempera on wood panel.
Probable origin: Balkans (Bulgaria/Serbia), late 19th – early 20th century.
Subject: Warrior saint (iconography of Saint Demetrius or Saint George).
Writing: partially visible Greek inscriptions at the top.
The icon shows a well-worn condition, typical of a popular devotional object.
Surface wear, color fading.
Cracks and traces of old oxidized varnish.
small chips on the edge
No visible signs of restoration to the naked eye, panel is stable and not deformed.
Photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement their presentation. They allow you to assess their condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
Translated by Google TranslateIcon of a saint warrior – painting on wood, Balkan school, late 19th – early 20th century
Icon depicting a young warrior saint, probably Saint George or Saint Demetrius, shown full-length, armed, and wearing a scale cuirass.
The saint holds a lance and adopts the traditional blessing gesture with the right hand.
The entire is painted in tempera on a wooden panel, with a dark background typical of the Balkan popular production of the late 19th century.
Features
• Technique: tempera on wood panel.
Probable origin: Balkans (Bulgaria/Serbia), late 19th – early 20th century.
Subject: Warrior saint (iconography of Saint Demetrius or Saint George).
Writing: partially visible Greek inscriptions at the top.
The icon shows a well-worn condition, typical of a popular devotional object.
Surface wear, color fading.
Cracks and traces of old oxidized varnish.
small chips on the edge
No visible signs of restoration to the naked eye, panel is stable and not deformed.
Photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement their presentation. They allow you to assess their condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
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Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Icon of a saint warrior
Specific region of origin
Balkans
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Europe
Height
20 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
0.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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