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Antique Russian Orthodox Bronze Triptych Icon – Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker – 19th Century
An impressive antique Russian Orthodox bronze folding triptych icon, attributed to the 19th century, with Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker prominently depicted in the central panel.
The central composition shows Saint Nicholas (St. Nicholas of Myra) in episcopal vestments, holding the Gospel and giving a blessing. He is accompanied by traditional Orthodox religious imagery and Cyrillic inscriptions.
The two hinged side panels contain multiple finely cast Christian and Biblical scenes, creating a compact devotional composition characteristic of historic Russian Orthodox folding icons.
The upper section is richly decorated with additional religious figures and imagery, adding to the architectural appearance of the complete triptych.
ITEM DETAILS:
- Object: Folding Triptych Icon / Skladen
- Tradition: Russian Orthodox
- Central Subject: Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
- Material: Bronze / Copper Alloy
- Construction: Cast and Hinged
- Period: Attributed to the 19th Century
- Origin: Russia
- Type: Travel / Devotional Icon
- Surface: Golden Bronze Tone with Age-Related Patina
- Condition: Antique / Used
- Certification: Uncertified
Russian bronze folding icons, often known as skladen, were portable devotional objects designed to protect their sacred imagery when folded and allow the complete religious composition to be displayed when opened.
This example features a detailed Saint Nicholas icon surrounded by multiple religious scenes, making it an attractive piece for collectors of Russian Orthodox icons, antique bronze icons, Russian religious art, Orthodox Christian antiques, folding travel icons and Imperial Russian devotional objects.
The icon displays age-related surface wear, patina, casting irregularities and other characteristics associated with an antique bronze devotional object. The hinged construction and surviving relief should be carefully examined in the photographs.
You will receive the exact Russian Orthodox triptych icon shown in the photographs.
Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition, dimensions, surface, patina, hinges, relief and preservation. The photographs form an important part of the description.Handling 5 days.Shipping with track number.Saturday+Sunday day off.
