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Antique Russian Icon of Saint Barbara tempera on Wood

$1,500
£1,141.28
€1,314.99
CA$2,129.53
A$2,284.61
CHF 1,225.42
MX$27,506.34
NOK 15,447.80
SEK 14,086.25
DKK 9,824.71

About the Item

Antique ca. middle of 19th hand - painted Russian Orthodox Icon of Saint Barbara / Святая Варвара. Tempera on Wood with Gilt elements. Abbreviated inscription in archaic Russian " Святая Великомученница Варвара " / Great Martyr Barbara. Text on the scroll , in archaic Russian translates " I believe in one God almighty , the creator of Heaven and Earth " Back side covered with period textile cloth. Measures : 27 cm x 22 cm. Overall fine condition with minor wear and insignificant loss of colors. Святая Варвара / Saint Barbara known in the Eastern Orthodox Church as the Great Martyr Barbara, was an early Christian Greek Saint and martyr. As one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, Barbara is a popular saint, perhaps best known as the patron saint of armourers, artillerymen, military engineers, miners and others who work with explosives because of her legend's association with lightning. She is also a patron saint of mathematicians. A 15th-century French version of her story credits her with thirteen miracles, many of which reflect the security she offered that her devotees would not die before getting to make confession and receiving extreme unction. Saint Barbara is venerated by all representatives of branches of Christian faith : the Church of the East, Oriental Orthodoxy, Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, etc. Most of the items that we sell at Atelier De Montplaisir are not new at all if not stated otherwise. Accordingly, most of the items most often show some signs of use. We do our best to photograph and describe condition as accurately as possible if we notice something. There is no point in hiding anything or lying about the condition of used items that are at least several decades old.. Also presume that our items may show minor scratches, chips,cracks, micro-dents, minor deformations, loss of color or gilding and other signs of wear and aging that we could miss to notice in description, unintentionally. . If there are questions about an item, please email us before you buy it. Atelier De Montplaisir will note in the descriptions any anomalies but also provide visual aid concerning condition though photographs, and these should be considered part of the description. Most images of items listed were taken under natural light at daytime. We at Atelier De Montplaisir use modern high quality digital cameras and additional photo equipment for image processing. We upload high quality images that allow to see well the shapes, colors and flaws of the items offered for sale.So look carefully before you buy anything. In reality some colors of materials involved may look a bit differently depending on light conditions, settings and functionality of your monitor and my camera. Your personal perception of colors and physiological conditions of your eyes may also affect the vision of the items. Unfortunately Internet sales do not allow us to see the items in person before we get them by post. All listings at Atelier De Montplaisir contain detailed images and accurate descriptions of the items involved with all possible detailed information about characteristics and measurements involved. Minor color deviations may be possible. So If you want to be be absolutely sure about the colors or other qualities of the items that you want to buy - please buy at physical shops and avoid internet shops. Do not buy here.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Overall fine condition with minor cracks on wood and insignificant loss of paint and gilding.
  • Seller Location:
    Malmö, SE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MMAC2804242920.72941stDibs: LU10518246290542

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