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Rare Gold Antique Russian Carved Icon Fragment Wood 18th C Cyrillic Provenance Description Our SKU: 15065397 Item Brand: Unbranded Item MPN: This is a beautiful and evocative carved wooden fragment, likely from a Russian Orthodox icon, panel, or small iconostasis (the altar screen in a church). It appears to be 22k + Gold Leaf. There is no oxidation after all these years.It exhibits superb detail in its original carving, gesso, and gold leaf gilding, showcasing the high-quality artistry of piece is exceptionally interesting due to the markings on the reverse, which tell a story of international time traveling.Russian Inventory Mark: The reverse features a clear, hand written Cyrillic inventory number: \\text{Ш № 142} and 2306. This strongly points to the piece originating from a major Russian or Eastern European collection, dealer, or sale house.Faint handwritten script (e.g., \"cervara a del\") suggests the piece later passed through a Western European collection, possibly Italian, further cementing its long and fascinating history.ConditionThis piece is offered in Genuine Found/Uncleaned Condition. The patina, dirt, and wear are entirely original. Missing hand, loss of gesso, paint, and gold leaf as expected with age.The Wood: Exhibits deep, dark natural patina on the reverse, consistent with an 18th or early 19th-century origin.The fragment depicts 2 figures ( 1 missing the hand) who are gazing at or holding a representation of the Holy Gospel, symbolizing the proclamation of the Divine
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