Icon, Three holy bishops - Wood - Mid 19th century

Antique Russian icon "Three Holy Bishops" from the 19th century. Christ hovers on a cloud above the three saints. Hand-painted with egg tempera on a wooden board with a chalk background. Typical method of icon production in the 18th and 19th centuries in Tsarist Russia. Relatively detailed painting in combination with very eye-catching and bright colors. Perfectly coordinated color contrasts and successful shades. The painting contains octopuses. Partial restorations are available. Partly strong corrections and over-grindings. The inscriptions of the saints can no longer be seen. The icon is in good condition with typical age-related signs of wear (see photos) . Very heavy and solid wooden board. Both transverse sponkas are present on the back. All details can be clearly seen in the photos. Photos are part of the description. Dimensions: 31x26. 5x3 cm It is a private sale with no return.