Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON

ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON SEEKER OF THE PERISHING - An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon representing Mother of God with Christ Child, Seeker of the Perishing. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Titled in Church Slavonic. Framed. The name of the icon arose under the influence of the story About the Repentance of Theophilus, The Church Steward in the City of Adana, where Theophilius prayed in front of the image of the Mother of God which he called Seeker of the Perishing. In Russia, icons under this title were created since the 17th century. Russian Christian Religious Items and Collectibles, Icon Painting. Dimensions Frame 10 3/4 x 9 in. Image 8 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Chips paintRefer to photos. Sold As Is.