A Needlework Icon of Saint George and the Dragon.
Eastern Europe, 19th/20th Century. An icon of Saint George slaying the dragon; raised metallic needlework on black velvet embellished with sequins, beads, and embroidery, the figures and angels with printed paper faces; 12" x 9 3/4" (frrame 14 1/2" x 12 1/4"). Condition: there are some loose threads, and wear/loss to paper; the frame with losses. Provenance: Private Collection; Northern California.
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Eastern Europe, 19th/20th Century. An icon of Saint George slaying the dragon; raised metallic needlework on black velvet embellished with sequins, beads, and embroidery, the figures and angels with printed paper faces; 12" x 9 3/4" (frrame 14 1/2" x 12 1/4"). Condition: there are some loose threads, and wear/loss to paper; the frame with losses. Provenance: Private Collection; Northern California.