Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE 19TH C. RUSSIAN ICON

ANTIQUE 19TH C. RUSSIAN ICON JOY OF ALL WHO SORROW - Originating from Russia in the nineteenth century, this Orthodox devotional painting on wood depicts the Mother of God, Joy of All Who Sorrow. Executed in tempera and gilding within a recessed kovcheg field, the central figure of the Virgin Mary stands surrounded by angels and afflicted suppliants under Cyrillic inscription banners. Christ Pantocrator appears above in clouds holding the Gospel. The composition features stamped geometric border decoration and reverse inset shponki slats. theotokos, sacred, antique, hagiography, ecclesiastical, panel, byzantine, artifact. Dimensions 14 x 17 in. Condition Wood panel shows structural warping and dark surface patina. Paint layer exhibits scattered flaking, paint loss, and craquelure throughout, with visible gesso exposure. Gold leaf decoration and borders display rubbing, scuffing, and minor retouching. Reverse features aged inset back slats and added wire hanging hardware.