Icon - Saints with Guardian Angel - Wood
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Description from the seller
Ancient Orthodox icon, probably of Russian or Eastern European origin, dating likely to the 19th century.
Carved on a thick wooden panel, it presents a traditional religious composition featuring five haloesed saints arranged around a central winged figure, probably Archangel Michael.
In the upper part appears a representation of Christ blessing, surrounded by clouds.
This composition could correspond to a family icon gathering several protective saints, in keeping with Orthodox religious traditions.
The painting stands out for its beautiful reds, greens, blues, and ochres, as well as for the expressive treatment of faces and the traces of gilding adorning the halos.
The back shows two crosspieces fitted into the panel, characteristic of traditional techniques for making wooden icons.
Dimensions:
Height: 31 cm
Width: 27.3 cm
Thickness: 3.8 cm
Condition:
This icon shows an antique patina, a network of cracks, wear to the pictorial layer and to the gilding, as well as some losses along the edges.
These signs of time contribute to its authentically old character, but do not by themselves guarantee dating.
No inscription allowing formal identification of the figures has been found.
A beautiful piece of religious art, particularly decorative, that will appeal to collectors of Orthodox icons, sacred art, and antique objects.
Ancient Orthodox icon, probably of Russian or Eastern European origin, dating likely to the 19th century.
Carved on a thick wooden panel, it presents a traditional religious composition featuring five haloesed saints arranged around a central winged figure, probably Archangel Michael.
In the upper part appears a representation of Christ blessing, surrounded by clouds.
This composition could correspond to a family icon gathering several protective saints, in keeping with Orthodox religious traditions.
The painting stands out for its beautiful reds, greens, blues, and ochres, as well as for the expressive treatment of faces and the traces of gilding adorning the halos.
The back shows two crosspieces fitted into the panel, characteristic of traditional techniques for making wooden icons.
Dimensions:
Height: 31 cm
Width: 27.3 cm
Thickness: 3.8 cm
Condition:
This icon shows an antique patina, a network of cracks, wear to the pictorial layer and to the gilding, as well as some losses along the edges.
These signs of time contribute to its authentically old character, but do not by themselves guarantee dating.
No inscription allowing formal identification of the figures has been found.
A beautiful piece of religious art, particularly decorative, that will appeal to collectors of Orthodox icons, sacred art, and antique objects.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Saints with Guardian Angel
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Russia
Height
31 cm
Width
27.3 cm
Depth
3.8 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1800-1850
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