Icon - Nicholas the Wonderworker - Wood
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Russian icon depicting Saint Nicholas of Myra – Tempera on panel – Russia, 19th century – Certificate of authenticity Telemarket
Description
Important original Russian icon depicting Saint Nicholas of Myra (Nicholas the Wonderworker), one of the most venerated saints of Eastern Christian tradition. The work is executed in tempera on a wooden panel with a gilded background and presents the classical iconography of the saint in episcopal attire, with the Gospel in the left hand and the right hand in blessing. On the sides are depicted Christ and the Virgin, while in the frame there are figures of saints within reserves.
The icon is datable to the 19th century and preserves notable historical and devotional charm. On the back there is the traditional structure with two crossbars (sponki), typical of ancient Russian production, as well as the natural signs of time and use that attest to its authenticity and long conservation.
The work is accompanied by the certificate of authenticity issued by Telemarket S.p.A. (Certification no. 490 of October 29, 1999), which describes it as:
Russian icon depicting Saint Nicholas of Myra with Christ and the Virgin
Technique: tempera on panel
Epoch: mid-19th century
Provenance: Russia
According to the certificate, Saint Nicholas is remembered by tradition as the bishop of Myra in Lycia, who died around 345 A.D., and is one of the most venerated saints by the Russian people.
Features:
Subject: Saint Nicholas of Myra (Nicholas the Wonderworker)
Origin: Russia
Epoch: mid-19th century
Technique: tempera on panel
Dimensions: 30 × 35 cm
Telemarket S.p.A. certificate of authenticity included
The icon is presented in good conservational condition relative to its age, with physiological signs of time, small abrasions, surface craquelure, and wear to the gilding, clearly visible in the photographs and consistent with an authentic 19th-century artefact.
Tracked and insured shipping, adequate packaging.
Russian icon depicting Saint Nicholas of Myra – Tempera on panel – Russia, 19th century – Certificate of authenticity Telemarket
Description
Important original Russian icon depicting Saint Nicholas of Myra (Nicholas the Wonderworker), one of the most venerated saints of Eastern Christian tradition. The work is executed in tempera on a wooden panel with a gilded background and presents the classical iconography of the saint in episcopal attire, with the Gospel in the left hand and the right hand in blessing. On the sides are depicted Christ and the Virgin, while in the frame there are figures of saints within reserves.
The icon is datable to the 19th century and preserves notable historical and devotional charm. On the back there is the traditional structure with two crossbars (sponki), typical of ancient Russian production, as well as the natural signs of time and use that attest to its authenticity and long conservation.
The work is accompanied by the certificate of authenticity issued by Telemarket S.p.A. (Certification no. 490 of October 29, 1999), which describes it as:
Russian icon depicting Saint Nicholas of Myra with Christ and the Virgin
Technique: tempera on panel
Epoch: mid-19th century
Provenance: Russia
According to the certificate, Saint Nicholas is remembered by tradition as the bishop of Myra in Lycia, who died around 345 A.D., and is one of the most venerated saints by the Russian people.
Features:
Subject: Saint Nicholas of Myra (Nicholas the Wonderworker)
Origin: Russia
Epoch: mid-19th century
Technique: tempera on panel
Dimensions: 30 × 35 cm
Telemarket S.p.A. certificate of authenticity included
The icon is presented in good conservational condition relative to its age, with physiological signs of time, small abrasions, surface craquelure, and wear to the gilding, clearly visible in the photographs and consistent with an authentic 19th-century artefact.
Tracked and insured shipping, adequate packaging.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Nicholas the Wonderworker
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Russia
Height
35 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
3 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated period
1800-1850
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