Icon - Two saints - Wood

An authentic antique Russian icon featuring the holy monks Zosima and Savvatij, founders of the Solovki Monastery, depicted facing forward with halo and monastic robes. The saint on the left holds a scroll, symbol of spiritual doctrine. At the top there is the Christ blessing among the clouds. The composition is enriched by a polychrome ornamental decoration with stylized floral motifs typical of late 19th-century popular Russian production.

Overall good condition.
Signs of wear consistent with age, small paint losses.
There is a hole in the lower right area, visible but not structural, and an insect bore hole on the back.

Inscriptions:
Inscriptions in Cyrillic characters identifying the saints (“Св. Зосима и Савватий”), present on both the front and the back.

Era:
Russia, late 19th century (circa 1870–1900)

Medium:
Tempera on wooden panel with gilded background

Support:
Wooden panel with original rear crosspiece, typical of traditional Russian icons to prevent deformation.

Dimensions:
22 x 17.5 x 4 cm (without frame)

The item will be shipped already framed as shown in the photograph (the frame is not vintage).