Antique Russian Orthodox Egg Tempera Icon St. Helena & St. Constantine St. Marcarius True Cross 1820 Sculpture by Gustav Klingert

by Gustav Klingert

Nordenberg is recognized as one of Sweden's most celebrated 19th century artists

each candelabra is in two sections and raised on gilt bronze bases with corbel brackets & acanthus leaf feet

This rare and unusual Georgian bookcase secretary is of the highest quality and in very good condition

75" deep X 14

Antique Russian Orthodox Egg Tempera Icon St. Helena & St. Constantine St. Marcarius True Cross 1820 Sculpture by Gustav KlingertA fine & large antique Russian Orthodox icon, circa 1820. This large antique Russian icon painted with egg tempera on wooden panel, depicts the "True Cross" to the center with Saint Marcarius I (the Bishop of Jerusalem circa 312 335 CE) supporting the crucifix, he is surrounded by acolytes. To the right foreground with a gold halo is Saint Helena (wife of Emperor Constantius and mother of Constantine I) to the left is Saint Constantine. In 325 CE