Russian Icon Of Saint Nicholas – Late 19th Century, Early 20th Century

Small tempera on panel icon with gilded background, depicting Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker in episcopal vestments. The Saint is shown frontally with engraved gilded halo and blessing gesture. Christ and the Virgin appear in side medallions, following traditional Russian iconography.
The modeling of the face and garments is finely executed with delicate highlights. Red painted borders and Cyrillic inscriptions at the top.
Simple back with original crossbar. Overall good condition, consistent with age, showing light wear, minor gilding losses and natural craquelure.
Size15 × 18.5 cm
A devotional icon suitable for collectors and refined interior decoration.
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