Lot 259 | RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER THE DOG HEADED

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Lot 0259: RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER THE DOG HEADED

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An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon of Saint Christopher with the dogs head. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Gilt accents. Titled in Church Slavonic in the upper part. Saint Christopher is a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. The Byzantine iconography of St. Christopher as dog-headed have resulted from a misreading of a Latin hagiographic script. This type of depiction was popular in the Eastern Orthodox Church, especially among the Old Believers. Russian Christian Religious Items and Collectibles.

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Lot 0259: RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER THE DOG HEADED

Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.

12 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. All Measurements are approximate.

Estimate $100.00-$150.00

Winning Bid $950.00