"St. Sergius of Radonezh"
End of 19th century. Circa 1900. Central Russia. Female orthodox monastery
Size: 15,6 x 12cm
Technique & Material: cardboard, lithography, velvet
Oklad: glass beads and bugles, golden threads.
Description: This image of the most honored saint of Russia - St. Sergius of Radonezh is dressed in a precious clothing “kekosmemenai eikonas", was masterly sewn by nuns seamstresses, who specialized in working with golden thread and glass decor. The back side of the velvet 'shirt' is made of velvet.
The icon represents a very rare exemplar and a work of orthodox decorative art.
Ideal state of preservation
Price: EUR 220.-
ex-Price: EUR 300.-
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