Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON

ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON VIRGIN OF TIKHVIN - An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon of the Mother of God with the Child Jesus in Tikhvinskaya iconography. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. 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 has been held in Tikhvin, where eventually the Tikhvin Assumption Monastery was founded to host the icon. Religious Christian Collectibles, Russian Icon Paintings. 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 13 1/4 x 11 1/8 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Chips, stains. No back crossboard. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.