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Scarce Antique Russian Palekh icon Life of Saint Nicholas of Myra mid 18 century

About the Item

This Icon is real gem for museum and private collection. Such an icon could be seen in very few museums and perhaps in one or two very important private collection! Here is truly unique chance for serious collector, museum or investor to acquire a treasure. Palekh icon painter of mid-18th century (Palekh icons are scarce!). Size app.: 31.6 cm (roughly 12.4 in) high, 26.6 cm (roughly 10.5 in) wide, 3 cm (roughly 1.2 in) deep. Good condition, needs additional care, more of professional retouches. Please study good resolution images for overall cosmetic condition. In person actual item may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 1.2 kg is going to measure some 2 kg packed for shipmed. Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker with scenes of his Life: Nativity of St. Nicholas; Refusal of breast milk on Wednesday and Friday; Bringing to the teachings; Deaconing; Setting up as a priest; Appearance to Tsar Constantine in a dream; Appearance to three men in prison; Delivering three husbands from execution; The miracle of the shipwrights; Saving Demetrius from sinking; Return of Agricov's son to his parents; The repose of St. Nicholas; Transfer of the relics of St. Nicholas from Myra to Bari.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.4 in (31.5 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 1.2 in (3.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Oiled,Tempered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    e.g. 1730-1760
  • Condition:
    Repaired: professional retouches. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Good condition, needs additional care, more of professional retouches.
  • Seller Location:
    Sweden, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8776239631092
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