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Antique 19th C Greek Orthodox Icon Virgin Mary Jesus St. George Dragon 1800

$2,800
£2,120.74
€2,435.60
CA$3,923.72
A$4,265.87
CHF 2,261.77
MX$51,136.97
NOK 28,745.93
SEK 26,335.18
DKK 18,203

About the Item

A large fine antique early 19th century hand-painted gilded Greek Orthodox icon, egg tempera on panel, circa 1800. The icon with a central figural group of the Virgin Jesus, the heavens above them with God Jesus looking down, flanked with angels seated on clouds. The Virgin is surrounded by saints in gilded cartouches with Greek caligraphy, the Virgin also with a long ribbon with Greek caligraphy. The base with four panels; the two central panels with the true cross to the center held by a pair of saints. In each corner to the base is the patron Saint George, killing the dragon and to the right the patron Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki. The icon is very finely painted in the Byzantine style, with egg tempera paint gold leaf on a gessoed wood panel, the rear has a pair of (shponki) battens to keep the icon from warping. Condition is very good, this very beautiful antique icon is ready to grace your space.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-111361stDibs: LU4876146947682

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