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Lot 0153: ANTIQUE RUSSIAN KOVCHEG ICON LATE 18 - EARLY 19 C

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A beautiful antique Russian kovcheg icon dated from the late 18th to the early 19 century. This is a traditional Orthodox icon Joy of all who sorrow, or the Joy of all afflicted. The iconography depicts the Theotokos, or Mary, mother of God, standing beneath her Son, who is in Heaven as a king, and surrounded by people overwhelmed by ailments and sorrows, and angels doing good deeds on her behalf. Wood, gesso, tempera, gilding. The Lithuanian export Kultūros paveldo departamentas label is attached to the back. Russian Orthodox Icons, Antiques And Collectibles.

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Good condition for the age. Some swelling of the paint layer, craquelure, small cracks, signs of wear and time. No visible signs of restoration or significant paint loss. Refer to photos for details.
Whole icon size: 12x10" Kovcheg size: 8 ¾ x 7 ¾"

Estimate $0.00-$0.00

Winning Bid $300.00