ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON MOTHER OF GOD OF TIKHVIN
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Description
An antique early 19th century Russian icon of Mother of God with Jesus Child in Tikhvinskaya iconography. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Kholuy iconpainting school. Titled in Church Slavonic on the bottom. 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. Religious Christian Collectibles, Russian Icons.
Dimensions: Overall size: 15 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
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ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON MOTHER OF GOD OF TIKHVIN
Estimate $100 - $150
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