Russian Icon of the Vladimir Mother of God
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Russian, 18th century. Russian icon with egg tempera and gold leaf on wood board depicting the Vladimir Mother of God. Icon with Madonna and Christ Child in tender cheek to cheek embrace, additional portrayals of saints on raised edge of oak board. Icon measures approximately 12.75" x 10.6". Note: The Vladimir Mother of God icon is one of the most venerated types of Orthodox icons and early example of the iconography of the Eleusa "tenderness" genre.
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Condition
After black light examination, icon exhibits scattered in-painting including sections of the body of Christ and right side of face of Mary. Icon with scattered craquelure throughout and losses. Splits and losses to wood board throughout, minor worming.
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Russian Icon of the Vladimir Mother of God
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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