Antique 19th C Russian Icon Of Saint Olga Of Kiev - May 12, 2024 | Antique Arena Inc. In Ny
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ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT OLGA OF KIEV

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ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT OLGA OF KIEV
ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT OLGA OF KIEV
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Description

An antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon of Saint Princess Olga of Kiev. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. Richly gilded. Titled in Church Slavonic. Saint Olga is known for her subjugation of the Drevlians, a tribe that had killed her husband Igor. Even though it was her grandson Vladimir who adopted Christianity and made it the state religion, she was the first ruler to be baptized, making her one of the most revered saints in Orthodox Christianity. Religious Christian Collectibles, Russian Icon Painting.

Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 7 in. All measurements are approximate.

Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Signs of wear and age. Small chips in wood and paint. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
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ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT OLGA OF KIEV

Estimate $100 - $150
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Starting Price $50
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