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For sale is a visually commanding, large-scale Eastern Orthodox folk art icon depicting Saint George slaying the dragon. Brimming with …
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For sale is a visually commanding, large-scale Eastern Orthodox folk art icon depicting Saint George slaying the dragon. Brimming with soulful character and immense visual presence, this authentic provincial piece is an exceptional find for collectors of religious antiquities, primitive folk art, or high-end rustic decor.
This icon features the charming, flat perspective, vibrant primary color palette, and dramatic, expressive stylized eyes characteristic of the 19th to early 20th-century Slavic regional workshops (likely Bulgarian, Serbian, or Macedonian origin). Look closely beneath Saint George's flowing red cape to find faint, original hand-painted Cyrillic/Church Slavonic lettering identifying the holy subject.
The surface exhibits beautiful, genuine vertical craquelure (age-cracking) tracking perfectly through the paint layer along the wood grain.
Substantial Construction
* The Panel: Painted on a massive, heavy, solid 2-inch thick dual-plank wood slab measuring approximately 28” H x 24” W (weighs roughly 20–30 lbs).
* The Frame: Cased in a primitive, hand-beaten sheet copper border that wraps securely around the sides. The copper is held in place by irregular, handmade iron tacks and boasts a deep, authentic, naturally oxidized dark brown patina.
Installation & Styling
The reverse side features an integrated, hand-chiseled crescent mounting pocket carved directly across the plank seam. This clever design balances the massive weight of the timber perfectly, allowing the icon to hang completely flush against a flat wall using a standard heavy-duty wall anchor or screw.
This striking primitive piece serves as a powerful focal point for curated interiors. It brings incredible old-world warmth to a rustic mantel, serves as an unexpected global accent in a modern minimalist space, or adds historic depth to a high-end gallery wall.
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- Dimensions
- 17.5ʺW × 2ʺD × 25ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Antique Copper Finish
- Oil Paint
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Solid, structurally sound condition. The heavy wood panel shows a natural, stable vertical expansion split along the original plank joint … moreSolid, structurally sound condition. The heavy wood panel shows a natural, stable vertical expansion split along the original plank joint line from decades of seasonal shifting. Features beautiful rustic wear including minor historic paint loss, localized copper oxidation, and an authentic aged varnish/soot patina along the outer wooden borders. less
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