Two Russian Icons Late 19th/early 20th Century
Elijah Taken to Heaven; Saints Sabbatios and Zosimus
Each: Tempera on wood; the first also with incised lines, embossed patterns and gilding
Each: Unsigned; the first with a Russian title, presumably, lower center; the second with indistinct, painted names above each Saint and also titled on a paper label affixed verso 2 pieces The first: 12" H x 10.5" W x 1" D; The second: 12.25" H x 10.25" W x .75" D
Condition Report: Each Visual: Generally good condition. Surface dirt and grime recto and verso. Varnish discoloration. Scattered small chips, scuffs, paint losses and staining along the outermost edges.
The first with scattered lines and areas of surface in-filling and re-painting throughout. Rectangular cutouts and a wooden inset, verso, suggesting previous use as part of a folding altar.
The second with delicate craquelure and slight surface rubbing throughout, perhaps mostly in the varnish layer. A 2" x .5" vertical area of irregular paint loss and grime lower center. A small hanging device and several old mounting holes near the upper edge verso.
Each Blacklight: No evidence of additional restoration or newer touch-ups visible beyond those described above. The second somewhat difficult to read under blacklight due to varnish.
Each Unframed
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Elijah Taken to Heaven; Saints Sabbatios and Zosimus
Each: Tempera on wood; the first also with incised lines, embossed patterns and gilding
Each: Unsigned; the first with a Russian title, presumably, lower center; the second with indistinct, painted names above each Saint and also titled on a paper label affixed verso 2 pieces The first: 12" H x 10.5" W x 1" D; The second: 12.25" H x 10.25" W x .75" D
Condition Report: Each Visual: Generally good condition. Surface dirt and grime recto and verso. Varnish discoloration. Scattered small chips, scuffs, paint losses and staining along the outermost edges.
The first with scattered lines and areas of surface in-filling and re-painting throughout. Rectangular cutouts and a wooden inset, verso, suggesting previous use as part of a folding altar.
The second with delicate craquelure and slight surface rubbing throughout, perhaps mostly in the varnish layer. A 2" x .5" vertical area of irregular paint loss and grime lower center. A small hanging device and several old mounting holes near the upper edge verso.
Each Blacklight: No evidence of additional restoration or newer touch-ups visible beyond those described above. The second somewhat difficult to read under blacklight due to varnish.
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