Icon - Saint Nicholas - Wood

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19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting Saint Nicholas, rendered in tempera on a wooden panel and partially revealed beneath its covering. The saint appears in a traditional frontal pose, blessing with his right hand and holding the Gospel, accompanied by small flanking figures in medallions.

The exposed painting beneath the covering is of particular interest, showing the original hand-painted surface with warm ochre and earth pigments, fine linear detailing, and expressive facial features characteristic of provincial Russian icon workshops. The surviving areas suggest a once richly executed composition, with visible gilding traces and delicate brushwork that enhance its devotional presence.

Measuring 31 x 26 cm, the panel shows significant age-related wear, including craquelure, paint loss, and surface abrasion, consistent with prolonged use and age.

19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting Saint Nicholas, rendered in tempera on a wooden panel and partially revealed beneath its covering. The saint appears in a traditional frontal pose, blessing with his right hand and holding the Gospel, accompanied by small flanking figures in medallions.

The exposed painting beneath the covering is of particular interest, showing the original hand-painted surface with warm ochre and earth pigments, fine linear detailing, and expressive facial features characteristic of provincial Russian icon workshops. The surviving areas suggest a once richly executed composition, with visible gilding traces and delicate brushwork that enhance its devotional presence.

Measuring 31 x 26 cm, the panel shows significant age-related wear, including craquelure, paint loss, and surface abrasion, consistent with prolonged use and age.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Iconography
Saint Nicholas
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Russia
Height
31 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1900-1910
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