Large Authentic Antique Orthodox Icon Triptych 18th Century Greece. Large authentic antique, 18th century, Greek orthodox Icon Triptych, finely hand painted on wood panels. The center wooden panel with niche carved as a raised arch, within, an image of the crowned Mother of God (Theotokos), flanked by the Greek script. Virgin Crowned and nimbate, in a richly embroidered veil of almost maroon hue, supports a tiny, rather adult-looking Christ child on one hand, also nimbate and crowned, flanked by Greek calligraphy, dressed in elaborate gown, holds in the right hand a globus cruciger. The wings with two rows of Selected saints, inscribed with Greek script. The Greek calligraphy on the back panels when closed with Russian inscription in the meddle. CONDITION: Showing its age to be of 200 years, with some age wear overall, the paint surface distressed as well as wear and craquelure overall with age and use, with dark patina. Free of repaint and repairs. MEASUREMENTS: Open: 39 cm x 31.5 cm. (15.35 inches x 12.4 inches). Closed: 31.5 cm x 20 cm 12. 4 inches x 7.87 inches. All items are guaranteed to be authentic antiques, and not reproductions. All our artifacts are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Canadian buyers please note: We are required to charge HST or GST on all orders mailed to Canadian destinations. Our business HUNDRED & ONE ANTIQUES is based on a long family tradition of collecting fine European and Oriental Antiques and Art, with a special interest in Antique Arms and Armour. We have been involved in antique trading since 1970. Welcome and thank you for visiting. Hundred and One Antiques. The item “Large Authentic Antique Orthodox Icon Triptych 18th Century Greece” is in sale since Friday, December 29, 2017. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “eclecticmuseum” and is located in Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Date of Creation: Pre-1800
- Originality: Original
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Medium: Oil
- Subject: Religious
- Style: Traditional
- Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
- Region of Origin: Europe
- Artist: Unknown
- Painting Surface: Wood
- Color: Multi-Color
- Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work