Icon - St. Sergius of Radonezh - Wood

Antique Russian icon "St. Sergius of Radonezh" from the 19th century (around 1890) . Hand-painted with egg tempera paints on a wooden panel with chalk ground.
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Typical method of icon making in the 18th and 19th centuries in Tsarist Russia. The motif is rather rare and very popular in the Orthodox Church.
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This is an Old Believer icon. The painting is done quite masterfully and in detail. Perfectly coordinated color contrasts and successful shades. The painting contains very authentic craquelures (see photos) .
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Partial restorations have been made (see photos) . The face of the saint is particularly expressive and striking (see photos) . The saint is labeled. The labels are easy to read.
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The icon is in good condition with typical signs of age-related wear (see photos) . There is a small horizontal crack in the painting in the upper half of the icon (see photos) . Pretty much on the face of the saint.
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An icon for collectors and connoisseurs of the subject.
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All details can be clearly seen in the photos. Photos are part of the description.
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Dimensions: 22. 5x17. 5x2 cm