6000 - Russian Icon “Saints Florus and Laurus with Horses,” 19th century

Russian Icon “Saints Florus and Laurus with Horses,” 19th century Tempera / oil painting on wood panel Russia, probably 19th century Depiction of Saints Florus and Laurus, patron saints of horses In the upper panel, five saints with halos; in the center, an angel or archangel with an image of Christ In the lower panel, several riders and horses Recessed image area with a wide brown-framed border Wooden reinforcement and hanging mechanism on the back Dimensions: approx. 35 × 29 cm Russian folk icon depicting Saints Florus and Laurus, who are particularly venerated in the Orthodox tradition as the patron saints of horses. The motif featuring horses and riders in the lower panel clearly fits this type of icon. The execution has a provincial, folk-art style, with gold-colored halos, a dark, aged varnish layer, and a heavily patinated surface. Condition: Significantly worn due to age, with color loss, craquelure, flaking, darkening, and damage to the edges. Wooden panel with signs of use; later hanging mechanism or reinforcement on the reverse. Overall, an authentic, heavily aged collector’s piece.