Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON

ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON SMOLENSK MOTHER OF GOD - An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon of Smolensk Mother of God. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Titled in Church Slavonic. Virgin of Smolensk is a highly venerated Orthodox icon of Hodegetria iconography. The original icon dates back to the early 15th century. Orthodox Christian Religious Items. Dimensions 10 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Small chips, loss paint. Loss back cross stik. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.