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19th-century Russian icon of the Holy Mountain Mother of God - tempera on panel
From €452.41
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XIX-wieczna rosyjska ikona Matki Boskiej Świętogorskiej - tempera na desce—
€452.41
We offer you an exceptional, 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon, depicting the rare iconographic type of the Holy Mountain Mother of God (Svyatogorskaya). This is an extremely valuable piece of sacred art, which delights both with its craftsmanship and its excellent state of preservation.
The icon was painted using the traditional tempera technique on a wooden panel, in accordance with the canons of Orthodox icon painting. The image of the Holy Mountain Mother of God belongs to the rarer iconographic types in the collecting world, which gives this icon special value for experts and collectors of Church art. The icon originates from the territory of Russia and is a testament to the piety and high level of craftsmanship of iconographers working in the 19th century.
Condition: Very good. The panel is stable, without cracks or separations. The paint layer has been preserved in excellent condition, with clear details and intensity of colors. Natural signs of age are visible, which emphasize the authenticity and history of the object.
This icon is an ideal proposition for collectors of:
- Sacred art and Orthodox icons
- Russian antiques and historical memorabilia
- Rare iconographic representations
- Those seeking objects of unquestionable authenticity and artistic value
