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Lot 0107: ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON OF CHRIST CA 1800

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An antique Baroque Russian Orthodox icon representing the Holy Face Jesus Christ or Mandylion, known in the Western tradition as the Image of Edessa, circa 1800. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. The Mandylion is held by the archangels and is decorated with painted roses. Four saints and an angel are depicted on the sides. Each character is named in Church Slavonic. This image refers to the first Christian icon, a square or rectangular cloth upon which a miraculous image of the face of Jesus had been imprinted. Antique Russian Religious Items and Collectibles.

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Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
Size: 15 x 17 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.

Estimate $100.00-$150.00

Winning Bid $1,600.00