• Orthodox icon of the Annunciation with Mary and the Archangel Gabriel, egg tempera and gold leaf on wooden panel.
  • Detail of an Orthodox Annunciation icon with gilded halos and traditional post-Byzantine painting technique.
  • Macro image of gold leaf and craquelé on an antique Orthodox icon, made visible with Dino-Lite microscopy.
  • Back of an antique Orthodox icon with a hand-carved wooden panel and natural aging.
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Antique Russian Icon - The Annunciation - 18th/19th Century

Antique Russian Icon - The Annunciation - 18th/19th Century

€895,00 EUR
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Antique Russian Icon - The Annunciation - 18th/19th Century

A beautiful and authentic example of a Russian Orthodox wooden icon depicting the Annunciation (the Annunciation to Mary by the Archangel Gabriel). This object is a textbook example of pre-industrial sacred art and exudes pure history.

Features & Analysis:

  • Dimensions: H 29.5 cm x W 24 cm
  • Technique: Egg tempera on a solid wooden panel (kovcheg)
  • Dating: Late 18th to mid 19th century (ca. 1780 – 1850)
  • Condition: Original, unrestored condition with authentic patina

Technical Expertise:

Microscopic examination of the side reveals old, oxidized woodworm tunnels and traces of manual woodworking. The craquelé is organic and follows the natural movement of the wood. The wear on the gilded nimbuses (halos) confirms decades of liturgical use.

Unlike many "refurbished" icons on the market, this is an honest and unrestored piece. For the connoisseur, the visible wood grain at the edges is the ultimate proof of age and authenticity.

Documented via 1stbuddha.com research unit.

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