Russian Icon of St. Nicholas

Russian icon, polychrome tempera and gilt on a cradled wood panel depicting St. Nicholas (the Wonder Worker) to the center holding a book of scripture flanked by the Virgin Mary and Christ upper corners. Titled lower center edge. 14" H x 12 1/4" W. Late 19th century. Provenance: The collection of Dr. William Kendall Striker, Chattanooga, TN.
Condition Report: Some minor scattered losses to paint decoration, especially to edges, age cracks to wood.