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Lot 0205: ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY RUSSIAN ICON TIKHVIN VIRGIN

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An antique 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon. The icon depicts Virgin Mary with baby Jesus in the Tikhvinskaya iconography. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Theotokos of Tikhvin is one of the most celebrated Orthodox Christian icons that is said to be one of the icons written by St. Luke the Evangelist. Since the 14th century, the icon was held in Tikhvin, where eventually Tikhvin Assumption Monastery was founded to host the icon. Antique Russian Religious Items and Collectibles.

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Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Chips, scuffs, signs of repairs. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
12 3/8 x 9 1/4 x 1 in. All measurements are approximate

Estimate $100.00-$150.00

Winning Bid $225.00