Icon - Extended Deesis - Wood - Russian






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Description from the seller
Russian Icon of Christ in Majesty surrounded by saints - Deesis extended icon - Russia, 19th century
Great Russian icon representing Christ in Majesty seated on a throne, blessing with his right hand and holding the opened Gospel. He is surrounded by the Virgin, Saint John the Forerunner and an assembly of saints among whom Saint Helen, Saint Alexis, Saint Andrew, Saint Paul, Saint Tatiana, Saint Alexandra and Saint Theodora, identified by their inscriptions in Slavonic.
This solemn composition, richly enhanced by golden backgrounds, illustrates the Russian Orthodox iconographic tradition of the 19th century.
Condition: wear, paint losses, cracks and old restorations visible, in keeping with the age of the work. Please consult the photographs, which are an integral part of the description.
Photos are an integral part of the object descriptions and complement their presentation. They allow you to assess its state and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any engagement.
The object will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery.
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Seller's Story
Russian Icon of Christ in Majesty surrounded by saints - Deesis extended icon - Russia, 19th century
Great Russian icon representing Christ in Majesty seated on a throne, blessing with his right hand and holding the opened Gospel. He is surrounded by the Virgin, Saint John the Forerunner and an assembly of saints among whom Saint Helen, Saint Alexis, Saint Andrew, Saint Paul, Saint Tatiana, Saint Alexandra and Saint Theodora, identified by their inscriptions in Slavonic.
This solemn composition, richly enhanced by golden backgrounds, illustrates the Russian Orthodox iconographic tradition of the 19th century.
Condition: wear, paint losses, cracks and old restorations visible, in keeping with the age of the work. Please consult the photographs, which are an integral part of the description.
Photos are an integral part of the object descriptions and complement their presentation. They allow you to assess its state and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any engagement.
The object will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
