LOT 107:
ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON VIRGIN OF THE BURNING BUSH
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Sold for: $200
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ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON VIRGIN OF THE BURNING BUSH
An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon, Mother of God with Christ Child in the Burning bush iconography. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. The central image of Virgin Mary and Jesus is enclosed in an eight-pointed star formed by two quadrangles in red. Symbols of the four evangelists are depicted in the stars corners. This allegorical iconography was formed in Orthodox tradition in the 16th century. Russian Religious Items and Antique Christian Religious Collectibles.
Dimensions: Overall size: 9 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Overall good vintage condition. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.