Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE RUSSIAN HAND PAINTED ICON

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN HAND PAINTED ICON OF SAINT GEORGE - An antique late 18th century Russian Orthodox icon representing Saint George slaying the dragon. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board with gilding. Titled in Church Slavonic, upper to the center. The piece comes with a paper sheet, inscribed, Expert for Russian icons paintings, Erich M.Mautner, Vienna, Herreng, bought by G.Mehring on March 21, 1980, on the backside. Christian Orthodox Icons, Religious Items And Collectibles. Dimensions 17 1/8 x 14 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Craquelures, scratches and loss of paint, Refer to photos. Sold As Is.