A RUSSIAN ICON OF APOSTLES PETER AND PAUL, 19TH CENTURY depicting the apostles Peter and Paul flanking a three-dome church, with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit presiding in the heavens above, all within an arch-shaped border with five more saints on either side of the panel, egg tempera, gesso and gold leaf on wood panel, two insert splints on the back; dimensions: 53.5 x 44 cm (21 x 17 3/8 in.) CONDITION Overall very good age-appropriate condition. Minor overall surface dirt. Several small chips, such as st tthe entrance to the church and around the perimeter, as apparent in photographs. Limited surface scuffing, such as at the upper right border. Inspection under UV light shows retouching to less than 5% of the overall surface, in limited areas such as around Peter's halo. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.