Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON OF ST

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON OF ST JOHN THE THEOLOGIAN - An antique late 19th to early 20th century Russian Orthodox icon representing St. John the Theologian in Silence. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. The saint is represented pointing to his mouth in a symbol of silence, with an angel whispering the Gospel into Johns ear on his shoulder. Saint Agatha is depicted on the left. Handwritten inscription in Church Slavonic on the backside. Religious Christian Collectibles, Russian Icons. Dimensions: Overall size: 12 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.