Antique 19th Century Egg Tempera Gilded Greek Orthodox Icon Saint Modestus 1800 Decorative Arts The "California Modern" collection created

The "California Modern" collection created for Glenn of California in 1950 used walnut

This very beautiful painting is ready to hang on your wall

His treatment of color and attention to the effects of light create a strong atmosphere in his work

it is very finely hand-carved and painted

A fine oil on canvas painting by Henri Jean-Baptiste Victoire Fradelle (1778-1865)

Antique 19th Century Egg Tempera Gilded Greek Orthodox Icon Saint Modestus 1800 Decorative Arts The "California Modern" collection createdA fine antique hand painted and gilded Greek Orthodox icon, of Saint Modestos, circa 1800. The icon is hand painted with egg tempera paint on a wooden panel, with gilded accents to the saint's garments and halo, the green background with the saint's name written in black. To the center the figure of saint Modestos is depicted wearing brightly colored priestly vestments and is holding a bible in his left hand with his right hand in a gesture pointing