Description UNIQUE RUSSIAN ICON OF MATTHEW AND MARK, ATTRIBUTED TO MSTERA SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY the icon depicts the evangelists Matthew and Mark writhing the gospels, the icon is attributed to Mstera school (area known since 17the century for the generations of icon painters, living and working there), enclosed in a gold leaf decorated and carved polya (frame), egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood; diameter: 55.5 cm (21 7/8 in.)PROVENANCEProperty from a Southern California Estate品相报告: Condition Report CONDITIONThe icon is in overall good age-appropriate condition, cracks and scratches to the polya (frame-like) area and minor craquelure to surface.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.