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Rare Antique 18th Century Russian Orthodox Icon of:
$650.00

18th Century Russian Orthodox Icon – Mother of God with Supplicants (approx. 7 x 6 in.)

Offered here is an authentic antique Russian Orthodox icon dating to the18th century, painted in egg tempera on a hand-carved wooden panel with traditional gesso ground. The icon measures approximately7 x 6 inchesand retains its original wood board.

Subject & Iconography

The central figure depicts theMother of God (Theotokos)standing in intercession, surrounded by groups of faithful and saints who turn toward her in prayer. Above her is a small image ofChrist Emmanuelin a mandorla. This composition relates to Russian icons of theMother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” (Всех скорбящих Радость)or a closely related intercessory type popular in the 18th century.

The surrounding figures represent supplicants seeking aid and healing, a theme strongly associated with Russian devotional icons of this period.

Inscriptions

There are faint Church Slavonic inscriptions across the upper field and borders, consistent with Russian icon painting of the 1700s. Due to age and wear, they are partially obscured, but visible lettering corresponds to typical labels identifying the Mother of God and the intercessory theme. The icon shows the expected hand-painted titling and ornamental border text seen on provincial Russian icons.

Condition

  • Heavy age and devotional wear consistent with an 18th-century object

  • Surface abrasion, craquelure, and paint loss

  • Stable wooden panel with age cracks and wear to reverse

  • No modern overpainting apparent under normal inspection

  • Presents beautifully with strong presence and genuine patina

This is agenuine antique devotional icon, not a modern reproduction. Its wear and softened imagery attest to long use in a private prayer corner.

Details

  • Origin: Russia

  • Date: 18th century

  • Medium: Egg tempera on wood panel

  • Size: approx.7 x 6 inches

  • Type: Russian Orthodox icon, Mother of God with supplicants

A wonderful example for collectors of Russian icons, Eastern Orthodox devotional art, or antique religious paintings.

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