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17th Century Icon of St.george
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for sale €1,872     $2,032
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17th Century Icon of St.george

18th century
For Sale by BN Art
Description

A marvelous antique gold plated Icon of St.George, with original frame.

Date of Manufacture

BN Art has dated this Saint George Religious Icon to the 1700s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
18cm (7.09")
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SA1134109
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Icona San Giorgio
Description
A marvelous antique gold plated Icon of St.George, with original frame.
Date of Manufacture

BN Art has dated this Saint George Religious Icon to the 1700s.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134109
Dealers Internal Ref
Icona San Giorgio
BN Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2025
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A small 17th-century wooden icon depicting Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon, encased in a deeply carved dark timber frame with gilded highlights.
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Archive I A small 17th-century wooden icon depicting Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon, encased in a deeply carved dark timber frame with gilded highlights.

17th Century Icon of St.george

Archive II A small 17th-century wooden icon depicting Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon, encased in a deeply carved dark timber frame with gilded highlights. View II
Archive III A small 17th-century wooden icon depicting Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon, encased in a deeply carved dark timber frame with gilded highlights. View III
Archive IV A small 17th-century wooden icon depicting Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon, encased in a deeply carved dark timber frame with gilded highlights. View IV
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BN Art
Telephone 07860 806831
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Brighton & Hove
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/bnart
Verified Since Feb 2025
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BN Art
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A small 17th-century wooden icon depicting Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon, encased in a deeply carved dark timber frame with gilded highlights.
17th century Icon of St.George
Ref: SA1134109
A small 17th-century wooden icon depicting Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon, encased in a deeply carved dark timber frame with gilded highlights.
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  • ObjectReligious Icon
  • Period18th century
  • Style17th Century Orthodox
  • MaterialWood, Gold Leaf, Tempera Paint, Iron
  • ColourGold, Dark Brown, Red
  • MotifsCarved rope border, Saint George on horseback, Dragon figure, Gilded halo
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 18 cm (7 in)

This 17th-century religious icon depicts Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon, presented in a traditional Orthodox style. The piece uses wood, tempera paint, gold leaf, and iron hardware, showing a gilded halo, a red cloak, and a green dragon figure against a luminous gold leaf background. An original dark brown timber frame surrounds the painted panel, finished with a deeply carved rope border and distressed wear throughout the surface. The frame includes a suspension ring attached to the top edge for hanging. Measuring 18 cm high and 18 cm wide, the small scale makes it suited for display in a narrow wall space or a domestic altar setting in a home today.

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Saint George icons depict the Christian martyr famously featured in Eastern Orthodox and Western traditions slaying a dragon, symbolising the triumph of faith over evil. Originating in Byzantine art traditions, these devotional panels were created for personal veneration and church liturgy throughout Eastern Europe.

Traditional icons were executed on solid wood panels, typically using egg tempera paint applied over gesso plaster preparation. Gilding with real gold leaf was frequently applied to halos and backgrounds to represent divine light and eternity.

Authentic early icons exhibit natural age indicators such as craquelure in the paint layer, wood shrinkage, and authentic wear to gilded areas. The reverse of the panel often displays period carving marks, hand-forged hanging hardware, or evidence of original wooden support keys used to prevent warping.

An antique icon serves as a focal point when mounted on a narrow wall or displayed on a mantelpiece within a curated art arrangement. Combining historic gilded artwork with contemporary minimalist furniture creates a sophisticated contrast in tone and texture.

Icons must be kept in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources to prevent wood movement and flaking paint. Dusting should be done gently with a soft dry brush without applying liquid cleaners or polishes.
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