A RUSSIAN POLYCHROME EGG TEMPERA PAINTED ICON OF ST. THEODOSIUS OF CHERNIGOV AND ST. NICHOLAS THE MIRACLE WORKER, LATE 19TH CENTURY, St. Theodosius Archbishop of Chernigov shown with a bejeweled haloed crown, medallion necklace, ornate green and gold robes, holds a staff and cross, next to St. Nicholas with a halo, holding a bejeweled book of the Gospels with his right hand in a blessing wearing a red robe, Cyrillic letter above their heads. Height: 11 1/2" Width: 9 1/2" Provenance: Estate of the late Charles A. and Betti F. Saunders, Houston, Texas.

Frame affixed to panel, some apparent inpainting in the center does not fluoresce, however; the jeweled areas of the book and crown do fluoresce. There are some losses to the paint and darkening of the pigments toward the lower half of the composition. Good condition. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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