Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON OF

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON OF ARCHANGEL GABRIEL - An antique 19th century Russian Orthodox icon of Archangel Gabriel. The icon depicts Archangel Gabriel with a branch of a snow white lily symbolizing the purity of the Virgin Mary. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on wood board. Titled in Church Slavonic, Annunciation or Lady Day, upper to the center. The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an evangelical event and a Christian holiday dedicated to it; Archangel Gabriels announcement to the Virgin Mary of the future birth in the flesh of Jesus Christ from her. Christian Orthodox Religious Items And Collectibles, Russian Icon Painting. THIS LOT QUALIFIES FOR A 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN FROM THE DATE OF SALE. BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RETURN SHIPPING. Dimensions 16 3/4 x 9 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Chips on wood. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.