Sale 184 Lot 244  

RUSSIAN ICON DEPICTING SAINT GEORGE SLAYING THE DRAGON. 19th century. Egg tempera and gesso on wood. The somewhat primitive icon shows the saint slaying the dragon in order to rescue a king's daughter who was being offered as a sacrifice. Saint George is mounted on his white horse (symbolizing purity).
- 11 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in.
Estimate $100-150

Imperfections

Sold for $50

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