Antique 19th C Orthodox Icon St George Slaying Dragon Hand Painted Tempera Wood For Sale

Antique hand-painted Orthodox icon depicting Saint George slaying the dragon, executed in the traditional Eastern Christian style on an aged wood panel. This beautiful devotional artwork features Saint George mounted on a white horse confronting the dragon while the rescued princess stands nearby, a classic and highly collectible iconographic scene.The icon displays rich earth-tone colors, traditional gilded accents, Cyrillic inscriptions, and the distinctive craftsmanship associated with provincial Orthodox religious art. The reverse retains an old collector or gallery label identifying the piece as a 19th-century provincial icon.An impressive display piece for collectors of Orthodox icons, religious art, ecclesiastical antiques, or Eastern European decorative arts.Features:• Antique Orthodox icon• Saint George and the Dragon subject• Hand-painted tempera on wood panel• Cyrillic inscriptions• Traditional Eastern Christian religious artwork• Original aged patina• Thick wood panel construction• Approx. 11" tall x 7" wide x 1" thickCondition:Good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with age and use. Surface exhibits craquelure, scattered paint loss, scratches, edge wear, and areas of rubbing. The wood panel shows age-related shrinkage and an old stabilization batten on the reverse. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the item.A wonderful and authentic-looking example of traditional Orthodox iconography that presents beautifully and would make a fine addition to any collection of antique religious art.

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