Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON OF ANGEL

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON OF ANGEL WITH GOLDEN HAIR - An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting Archangel Gabriel. The Angel with Golden Hair iconography, after one of the oldest Russian icons dating back to the 12th century, now in the collection of the Russian museum, Saint Petersburg. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board with kovcheg. Inscribed Bless and Preserve on the backside. Christian Religious Items, Icon Painting, Antique Collectibles. Dimensions 10 x 7 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Hairlines. Paint loss. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.