Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON DORMITION OF

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON DORMITION OF MOTHER OF GOD - An antique 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Dormition of the Mother of God. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board with kovcheg. Titled in Church Slavonic above. The Dormition is a Great Feast of the Orthodox Churches that celebrates the death of Virgin Mary and her being taken up into heaven. Christiona Religious Items, Icon Painting, Antique Collectibles. Dimensions 14 x 11 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Chips. Cruquelures. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.