19th century oil on canvas of an Orthodox priest

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An atmospheric antique 19th century oil on canvas of a priest of the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition (possibly Russian). The priest has his right hand raised in the gesture of blessing. He wears the garb of a priest: a bulbous crown on his head called a mitre, and the pectoral cross and oval-shaped medallion on chains around his neck. Of particular interest is the staff (crozier) he holds in his left hand. It indicates that he is a shepherd of Christ’s flock, and is usually only held by a bishop or an abbot of a monastery.The portrait is unsigned so the artist is unknown. The painting is in original condition and has some age related crazing to the surface.

Dimensions

H550mm x W460mm

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  • Category
    Original Art
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European Antiques & Furnishings (est 2004) is a specialist dealer in 19th and 20th-century European Antiques with an accent on predominantly French, English, Belgian, Swedish and Italian furniture and decorative items.

Meredith’s four showrooms are based in her home/showroom villa at 21 Ariki Street in Grey Lynn, Auckland.

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