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A remarkable hand-painted Russian icon depicting Saint Paraskeva (Paraskeva Pyatnitsa), one of the most venerated female martyrs in Orthodox Christianity. Shown holding a scroll with Church Slavonic text and raising her hand in blessing, this icon reflects the timeless spiritual elegance of traditional Russian iconography. Painted in egg tempera on a wooden panel with a gilded background, the icon displays refined facial modeling, harmonious proportions, and the characteristic artistic style associated with the late 18th century. Its rich devotional character and authentic period craftsmanship make it a desirable addition for serious collectors. The icon has retained its original painted surface with natural craquelure, age-related wear, and an old stabilized panel, all consistent with centuries of devotional use. These honest signs of age enhance its authenticity and historical appeal. Condition: Good antique condition with expected age-related paint losses, craquelure, surface wear, and an old structural stabilization to the wooden panel. Fully hand-painted and authentic.
