Featured Saint George & painted Russian? icon

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  1. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    Hi folks

    Pretty sure this is not that old, but it is painted, and was only a couple of pounds

    Has it any age at all, or very modern ?

    I always imagined the Dragon larger

    Any thoughts appreciated

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    charlie cheswick, Nov 12, 2021
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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I like it ! The colors especially. Can you get a clear pic of the signature? I do get the feeling its not terribly old,but certainly decorative.
     
    johnnycb09, Nov 12, 2021
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  3. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    Yeah will do buddy, I took into account that it wasn't very old, but like you I find it quite pleasing
     
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

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  5. Mat

    Mat Well-Known Member

    Hi, it is a Greek icon (the writing is Greek) and of the second half of the 20th c. It is nice and hand painted. I cannot decipher the signature so far.
     
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  6. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    Brilliant thanks matt, very helpful. I'll try and get a better picture of the signature, wasn't sure if it was worth working out
     
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  7. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Greek Orthodox,
    I think the sig is Kipol which is a Greek name, however it is used as a company name in Athens.
     
    daveydempsey, Nov 13, 2021
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  8. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    Your a saint, thanks dave
     
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  9. Mat

    Mat Well-Known Member

    Now I got on the right track. It is not a signature but reads "χειρός" which means hand painted...
     
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  10. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    Thanks Matt, looking up close, although roughly painted it does read as that
     
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