Greek Orthodox Icon, Saint Constantine and Helena

19th century, polychrome tempera and gilt over gesso on wooden panel, depicting Rome's first Christian emperor and his mother, inscribed to upper edge.

30 x 20 1/4 in.

From the Estate of the late Dr. Larry Bridge, Albemarle, North Carolina

Acquired in Richmond, VA antique show from Merida Ventures of Louisville, KY. Originally from the estate of an American civil servant stationed in Athens, late 1940s.

The Estate Collection of Dr. & Mrs. R. Lewis Wright, Richmond, VA


Overall age cracking; scattered insect damage; various flaking, paint loss, and abrasions.