Antique Hand Painted Greek Orthodox Icon of Saint Barbara
An exceptional authentic antique Greek Orthodox hand-painted icon depicting Saint Barbara (Agia Varvara), mounted on an old wooden panel and housed in its original antique wooden frame.
The reverse bears an old handwritten Greek inscription with the date 1924, adding to its historical significance and collectible appeal.
The icon displays beautiful age-related patina, craquelure, and wear consistent with nearly a century of age, making it a wonderful piece for collectors of religious art, Byzantine icons, Orthodox Christianity, or antique ecclesiastical artifacts.
Specifications
- Type: Antique Greek Orthodox Icon
- Subject: Saint Barbara (Agia Varvara)
- Technique: Original Hand Painted
- Material: Wood Panel
- Frame: Antique Wooden Frame Included
- Origin: Greece (believed)
- Date: Inscribed 1924 on reverse
- Height: 36 cm (14.17 inches)
- Width: 31 cm (12.20 inches)
- Depth: 5.5 cm (2.17 inches)
- Weight: 1206 g (42.54 oz)
- Condition: Antique condition with age-related wear, paint loss, craquelure, scratches, marks, and frame wear. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Why Collect This Icon?
- Authentic antique hand-painted religious artwork
- Dated 1924 on the reverse
- Original antique wooden frame
- Excellent decorative and devotional display piece
- Highly desirable for collectors of Byzantine and Orthodox icons
This is an original antique item—not a modern reproduction. A beautiful addition to any serious collection of religious art or antique icons.