Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON

ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON OF PARASKEVA FRIDAY - An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon of Paraskeva Friday. Oil on wood board. The saint is depicted holding the cross and scroll with the initial words of the Creed, with Saint John on the left. The characters are named in Church Slavonic underneath. The background is richly gilt and decorated with embossed accents. There are handwritten inscriptions Paraskeva on the backside. Paraskeva Friday is a character from the Orthodox Slavic folk tradition, a personification of Friday as a day of the week. Russian Religious Items and Antique Collectables. Dimensions: 8 7/ 8 x 7 1/8 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.