RUSSIAN ICON DEPICTING ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON,probably 18th century. Tempera and gold leaf on panel. Inscribed at top in Russian. - 15 1/2 in. x 12 3/4 in. Estimate $100-150
PROVENANCE: Acquired in Athens, Greece, in 1979
Treated by conservator Mervin Richards, Oberlin, Ohio, 1980; accompanied by report.
Corner damages and burn/gouge middle right. Darkened areas throughout, esp. lower right. Maiden's face lost; tiny bubbling in red and orange pigments
