Bidspirit auction | 19TH C. RUSSIAN ICON MOTHER

19TH C. RUSSIAN ICON MOTHER OF GOD TO ALL WHO SORROW - A 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Mother of God to All Who Sorrow, executed in tempera and gesso on a substantial cypress wood panel. The central full-length figure of the Virgin Mary is depicted standing upon a tiered base, flanked by groups of afflicted figures and attendant angels, with Christ depicted in the clouds above. The composition features a blue background adorned with prominent flowering stems, a painted red border, and extensive Church Slavonic text on unfurled scrolls. The robust wooden support is constructed with two traditional horizontal inset splines on the darkened reverse, which also bears a modern wire hanging apparatus. No maker's marks or signatures are visible. antique religious art, orthodox relic, eastern christian, cypress panel, church slavonic, provincial workshop, tempera painting. Dimensions 14 1/2” x 12 1/4” ( 37 x 31 cm ). Condition Overall very good antique condition. The painted surface remains vibrant, showing minor wear, localized abrasions, and evidence of minor old restorations consistent with age. The solid cypress wood panel is structurally sound and heavy, retaining its original inset splines on the reverse.