Icon - John the Forerunner - Tempera on panel - 39 × 30.5 cm - Russia - 19th century

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Justus Heutink
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Selected by Justus Heutink

Holds broad knowledge of religious icons with six years of collecting experience.

Estimate  € 400 - € 500
PT
€260
PT
€220
NL
€200

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Description from the seller

Great Russian icon of Saint John the Forerunner, from the second half of the 19th century.

Painted on a wooden panel, it depicts Saint John the Baptist pointing to the Christ Child in the chalice, accompanied by the Gospel words “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.”

Overall in good condition. It shows overpainting, pictorial gaps and later rear crossbars. It measures 39x30.5x2.5 cm.

Proper packaging and fast shipping.

Seller's Story

I curate art and antique objects with particular attention to quality, authenticity, and their historical and aesthetic value. The aim is to offer curated and accessible antiques, capable of bringing the charm and character of vintage objects into daily life and into the homes of every enthusiast. Each lot is described with transparency and photographed with care. The objects are packaged with care to guarantee safe and reliable shipping. Professionalism, seriousness, and respect for the antique object are the foundation of my work.
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Great Russian icon of Saint John the Forerunner, from the second half of the 19th century.

Painted on a wooden panel, it depicts Saint John the Baptist pointing to the Christ Child in the chalice, accompanied by the Gospel words “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.”

Overall in good condition. It shows overpainting, pictorial gaps and later rear crossbars. It measures 39x30.5x2.5 cm.

Proper packaging and fast shipping.

Seller's Story

I curate art and antique objects with particular attention to quality, authenticity, and their historical and aesthetic value. The aim is to offer curated and accessible antiques, capable of bringing the charm and character of vintage objects into daily life and into the homes of every enthusiast. Each lot is described with transparency and photographed with care. The objects are packaged with care to guarantee safe and reliable shipping. Professionalism, seriousness, and respect for the antique object are the foundation of my work.
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Iconography
John the Forerunner
Title additional information
Russia - 19th century
Material
Tempera on panel - 39 × 30.5 cm
Country of origin
Russia
Height
39 cm
Width
30.5 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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