Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON JOHN THE

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON JOHN THE BAPTIST WITH SAINTS - An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon representing John the Baptist with Baby Jesus in his hands. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Gilt background. Four saints are depicted on the borders, Spiridon, Antonina, Agripina, and Irina. Each character is named in Church Slavonic. Religious Christian Collectibles, Russian Icon Painting. Dimensions 12 5/8 x 10 3/4 in. All Measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Damage to the paint. Chips, cracks, loss of paint. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.