Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON

ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON VLADIMIR MOTHER OF GOD - An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon of Vladimir Mother of God. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Enclosed in chased brass riza or oklad. Inscriptions in Russian on the backside. Vladimirskaya icon is a 12th-century Byzantine icon, an early example of the Eleusa iconographic type and one of the most culturally significant pieces of art in Russian history. Russian Christian Religious Items and Collectibles. THIS LOT QUALIFIES FOR A 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN FROM THE DATE OF SALE. BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RETURN SHIPPING. Dimensions 12 3/4 x 10 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Patina scratches , scratches. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.