Bidspirit auction | RUSSIAN ORTHODOX TIKHVIN MOTHER OF

RUSSIAN ORTHODOX TIKHVIN MOTHER OF GOD ICON - A Russian icon of Mother of God with Jesus Child in Tikhvinskaya iconography. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Lined with a green olive velvet on the back side. Theotokos of Tikhvin is one of the most celebrated Orthodox Christian icons that is said to be one of the icons written by St. Luke the Evangelist. Since the 14th century, the icon was held in Tikhvin, where eventually Tikhvin Assumption Monastery was founded to host the icon. Religious Christian Collectibles, Russian Icons. THIS LOT IS ELIGIBLE FOR A 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN FROM THE DATE OF THE SALE. RETURN SHIPPING IS THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. CANCELLATIONS REQUESTED PRIOR TO THE RECEIPT OF WON LOTS WILL NOT BE HONORED. Dimensions 7 x 5 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Craquelure. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.