Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE 18TH C RUSSIAN ICON

ANTIQUE 18TH C RUSSIAN ICON DORMITION OF MOTHER OF GOD - An antique Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Dormition of the Mother of God. Dated 18th century. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board with kovcheg. Titled in Church Slavonic above. The Dormition is a Great Feast of the Orthodox Churches that celebrates the death of Virgin Mary and her being taken up into heaven. Keywords: Icon Paintings, Religious Items, Christian Art, Collectibles. Dimensions 14 x 11 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Chips. Cruquelures. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.