ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON OF SAINT NICHOLAS

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON OF SAINT NICHOLAS

An antique Russian Orthodox hand painted icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Saint Nicholas has depicted frontally half figured wearing special clothes, blessing with his right hand and holding Bible with his left one. Palex school style. A mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on wood panel. Inscribed lower to the center. The icon is overlaid with a chased metal, probably gilt silver, oklad or riza. Inscribed to the center left and with monograms upper left and right. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. Antique Russian Religious Items and Collectibles.

Dimensions: 9 x 7 in. All measurements are approximate.

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