Bidspirit auction | 16TH CEN RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON

16TH CEN RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON OF THE ANNUNCIATION - An antique Russian Orthodox hand painted icon of The Annunciation. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. The icon is decorated with Silver basma. The frame is adorned with engraved floral and foliage motifs. Dates to the 16th century. The Annunciation referred to as the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Annunciation of Our Lady, or the Annunciation of the Lord, is the Christian celebration of the announcement by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive and become the mother of Jesus, the Son of God, marking his Incarnation. Antique Russian Orthodox Icons And Religious Collectibles. THIS LOT QUALIFIES FOR A 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN FROM THE DATE OF SALE. BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RETURN SHIPPING. Dimensions 12 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Stained, discolored, and slightly loose. Image has craquelures. Refer to photos. Sold as is.