Russian Altar Panel, Cosmas & Damien
Russian altar panel or icon painting, oil on canvas mounted to board, depicting the saints Cosmas and Damian, the twin brother martyrs and patron saints of physicians. Both with inscriptions to the side of their heads, with Christ depicted in the clouds above them. Unsigned. 10 1/2" H x 8 1/2" W. Early 20th century. Provenance: The collection of Dr. William Kendall Striker, Chattanooga, TN.
Condition Report: Some wear and loss, 1 1/2", along lower edge at left and right corners. Scattered flaking.
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Russian altar panel or icon painting, oil on canvas mounted to board, depicting the saints Cosmas and Damian, the twin brother martyrs and patron saints of physicians. Both with inscriptions to the side of their heads, with Christ depicted in the clouds above them. Unsigned. 10 1/2" H x 8 1/2" W. Early 20th century. Provenance: The collection of Dr. William Kendall Striker, Chattanooga, TN.
Condition Report: Some wear and loss, 1 1/2", along lower edge at left and right corners. Scattered flaking.