Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON

ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON VLADIMIR MOTHER OF GOD - An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon of Vladimir Mother of God. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Titled in Church Slavonic. Vladimirskaya icon is a 12th-century Byzantine icon, an early example of the Eleusa iconographic type and one of the most culturally significant pieces of art in Russian history. Russian Christian Religious Items and Collectibles. Dimensions 11 1/8 x 9 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.