Bidspirit auction | SERGIUS AND HERMAN VALAAM ANTIQUE

SERGIUS AND HERMAN VALAAM ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ICON - An antique Russian orthodox Icon of Saints Sergius and Herman of Valaam. Circa the late 19th century. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board with gilding and relief details. Protective fabric and fastening on the back. According to church tradition, the founders of the Transfiguration Valaam Monastery were Saints Sergius and Herman, Greek hieromonks who came to the lands of Veliky Novgorod in the 10th century along with the first Orthodox missionaries. Christian Orthodox Icons, Religious Items and Collectibles. THIS LOT IS ELIGIBLE FOR A 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN FROM THE DATE OF THE SALE. RETURN SHIPPING IS THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. CANCELLATIONS REQUESTED PRIOR TO THE RECEIPT OF WON LOTS WILL NOT BE HONORED. Dimensions 7 x 5 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Small chips. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.