2440 - Old Slavonic Icon Representing the Evangelist Luke, Possibly Saint John Chrysostomos and Saint Mary the Egyptian. Late 19th century A.D. Rectangular wooden block with gesso-covered obverse; painted image of a standing figure in colourful robes on a dais, staff in one hand and the other resting on an open book on a shelf with other books upright; to one edge, a standing female clutching the edges of a shapeless cloak or shawl around her shoulders; to the other edge, a scribe in loose tunic and sandals with a draped mantle, holding a quill in his left hand and a book in his right; one corner damaged and repaired. 1.06 kg, 32.3 x 25.3 cm (12 3/4 x 10 in.). [No Reserve]

Old Slavonic Icon Representing the Evangelist Luke, Possibly Saint John Chrysostomos and Saint Mary the Egyptian. Late 19th century A.D. Rectangular wooden block with gesso-covered obverse; painted image of a standing figure in colourful robes on a dais, staff in one hand and the other resting on an open book on a shelf with other books upright; to one edge, a standing female clutching the edges of a shapeless cloak or shawl around her shoulders; to the other edge, a scribe in loose tunic and sandals with a draped mantle, holding a quill in his left hand and a book in his right; one corner damaged and repaired. 1.06 kg, 32.3 x 25.3 cm (12 3/4 x 10 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.