Icon - Feast day icon - Wood - Russian
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Description from the seller
Russian Orthodox icon of the “Feasts” type (Menaion) - Russia, 19th century
Tempera and gold leaf on wood panel
Rare Russian Orthodox icon of the “Feasts” type, presenting an important cycle of scenes from the life of Christ, the Virgin and the main liturgical feasts of the Orthodox Church.
The different compositions are accompanied by inscriptions in Slavonic and rendered in a traditional palette dominated by reds, ochres and greens.
This icon constitutes a beautiful example of 19th-century Russian production, intended for private devotion while offering a rich iconographic synthesis of the Orthodox liturgical calendar.
Condition: wear, craquelure, small losses and old restorations, in keeping with its age. Overall presents a lovely patina and good legibility of the scenes.
The photographs are an integral part of the object description and complement the presentation. They allow you to appreciate its condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any bidding.
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 TranslateRussian Orthodox icon of the “Feasts” type (Menaion) - Russia, 19th century
Tempera and gold leaf on wood panel
Rare Russian Orthodox icon of the “Feasts” type, presenting an important cycle of scenes from the life of Christ, the Virgin and the main liturgical feasts of the Orthodox Church.
The different compositions are accompanied by inscriptions in Slavonic and rendered in a traditional palette dominated by reds, ochres and greens.
This icon constitutes a beautiful example of 19th-century Russian production, intended for private devotion while offering a rich iconographic synthesis of the Orthodox liturgical calendar.
Condition: wear, craquelure, small losses and old restorations, in keeping with its age. Overall presents a lovely patina and good legibility of the scenes.
The photographs are an integral part of the object description and complement the presentation. They allow you to appreciate its condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any bidding.
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 TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Feast day icon
Title additional information
Russian
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Russia
Height
35.5 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1800-1850
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