Antique 17th C. Dated & Signed Russian Byzantine Icon Saint George Wood COA For Sale

📏 Total Height: 393 millimeters /15.47 inches
📐 Total Width: 275 millimeters /10.83 inches
🪵 Total Thickness: 19 millimeters/ 0.75 inches
💎 Material Composition:

🛠️ Craftsmanship: 100% Authentic Late Medieval /Post-Byzantine Iconography featuring an artistically painted ornamentalinterlace border (kovcheg) to create visual depth, exquisite miniaturehand-painted details, and traditional golden paint work to achieve a luminous backgroundhalo.
✍️ Artist Signature, Attribution & Inscription:Hand-signed by the master iconographer on the lower-left side edge (lateralborder) using archaic Cyrillic script (reading "Cherti Mikhail..."meaning Painted by Mikhail). This fully legible, remarkably preservedsignature provides absolute documentation, dramatically elevating itshistorical, academic, and collectible value.
📜 Certification: Includes COA (Certificate of Authenticity) / LIFETIMEGUARANTEED UNIQUE 17th CENTURY MASTERPIECE
✨ Condition, Authenticity & Reassurance: Heavilyweathered antique condition with a profound, venerable age. While the frontface exhibits significant historic paint loss and fading, this particular wearis a collector's dream—serving as an unforgeable, organic proof of its 350+years of age and authentic liturgical life. The central structure remainsabsolutely stable and solid. The reverse features an exceptional, rustichand-carved texture made with archaic adze tools, displaying structural woodenreinforcements and a deep, naturally dark historical patina.

🛡️ Divine Iconography & Sacred Narrative

• 🧹 Cleaning: Clean and dust the icon exclusively with a dry, soft, clean cotton or microfiber cloth.
• 🚫 Liquid Warning: Do NOT wash with water, liquid detergents, alcohol, or any chemical agents. Moisture will damage the wood base and permanently ruin the hand-painted tempera layers and its precious natural patina.
• 📦 Handling: Handle with absolute care. Protect the item from accidental drops, impacts, and physical scratches on the painted surface.
• 🌡️ Storage Environment: Display and store the object strictly in a dry, climate-controlled indoor room. Keep away from high humidity, direct heat sources, and prolonged direct sunlight to prevent wood warping.

🥇 Authenticity & Verification Notice
Following the purchase of this item, the buyer will receive an original physical paper Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance (as officially documented and displayed on the front cover image in the listing gallery).
To ensure absolute validation and prevent duplication, each document is permanently secured with the following unique credentials:
• 🏷️ Holographic Sticker Strip: A unique, continuous holographic security strip featuring a metallic reflective finish and a repeating micro-printed text reading "EXPERTISE G. GEORGIEV ORIGINAL (COA)".
• 💮 Embossed Seal: The official raised dry stamp of "MAESTRO UNIQUE * G. GEORGIEV ANTIQUITY".
• ✍️ Expert Validation: Personally hand-signed by the Expert Appraiser & Evaluator, G. Georgiev.
Please note that for security and anti-counterfeiting purposes, only the front cover of the certificate is previewed in this listing. The specific document fields are finalized and filled out by hand only after purchase, structured exactly as follows:
• 🛡️ PAGE 1: FRONT - Cover — CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY & PROVENANCE — Classification: Official Original Document | Document No: [ Assigned after purchase / Matched to „ Item Number „ ]
• 🛡️ PAGE 3: INTERNAL - Right — OFFICIAL IDENTIFICATION - Item ID / Reference No: [ Assigned after purchase / Manually filled out ] - Matches the official “ Item Number „ precisely.
• 🛡️ PAGE 4: BACK - OFFICIAL EXPERT EVALUATION AND VALIDATION | Date of Issue: [ Current date of purchase ]
🌐 Official Database Registration & Cross-Verification
Once the transaction is complete, a unique control number matching the primary acquisition record will be assigned. For permanent security and transparency, this certificate is registered in our official archive database.
• 💻 Online Verification Matching: The official online verification portal address is printed directly on the physical certificate. Upon entering your certificate number into the portal, it will display:

1.The Certificate Number confirming validation.

2.The linked Item Number of this exact transaction.

3.The exact matching Item Image as shown in this listing gallery.
• 📊 Technical Metrics & Authenticity Disclosure Notice: Please note that all specific physical metrics (Exact Dimensions, Precision Weight, and Material Data) are explicitly and fully disclosed here within this listing description. The online portal serves exclusively as a digital confirmation of ownership, document number matching, and visual identity verification to definitively confirm the absolute authenticity of the original certificate and the specific item you receive.
• ✉️ Inquiries: For any questions prior to purchase, please use the official "Contact Seller" button within .

• 💎 Lifetime Guarantee of Uniqueness & Structural Rarity:
• 🌟 One-of-a-Kind Status: We officially provide a 100% lifetime guarantee that this artistic object is completely unique, individual, and ONE OF A KIND. No exact duplicates of this specific piece exist.
• 📜 Certified Confirmation: This lifetime guarantee of uniqueness is officially verified, documented, and fully confirmed by the physical Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance delivered directly alongside the item upon purchase.

📦 Return Policy & Approved Buyer Agreement
We offer an official 14-day unconditional return policy starting from the exact day of package delivery. If you are not completely satisfied, you may return the item within this timeframe for a full refund.
⚠️ CRUCIAL BINDING CONTRACTUAL TERM: By purchasing this item, the buyer explicitly agrees that the buyer is entirely and solely responsible for all return shipping costs, international transport charges, and applicable customs fees.
🛑 LEGAL NOTICE: ENFORCED BY SELLER PROTECTION
All physical item specifications — including exact structural dimensions, precision weight, material composition data, and multiple high-resolution close-up photographs — are fully, transparently, and permanently disclosed within this listing description.
According to 's official Abusive Buyer Policy (Misuse of Returns), selecting a false or fraudulent return reason to bypass contractually agreed shipping costs constitutes a severe violation of platform rules and user agreement.
Any attempt by a buyer to circumvent these terms by opening an return case under false pretenses will be immediately escalated:
❌ 1. "Doesn't match description or photos"
• The Rule: This claim is invalid because all physical metrics (exact weight to the gram, precise structural dimensions, and material data) alongside high-resolution macro photographs are fully and with 100% accuracy disclosed in this active listing description.
• Our Evidence: The delivered item matches the active listing parameters exactly. Any false claim of discrepancy will be cross-referenced by Support directly with the permanent specifications and photos published in this official description.
❌ 2. "Doesn't seem authentic"
• The Rule: This claim is invalid when the item is accompanied by a registered physical Certificate of Authenticity (COA) personally hand-signed by Expert G. Georgiev, featuring a micro-printed metallic holographic security strip, an embossed dry seal, and a digital database match linking it directly to the Item Number.
• ⚠️ STRICT POLICY COMPLIANCE (Proof of Authenticity): Under 's Counterfeit and Authenticity Policy and Condition of Returned Items Policy, if a buyer attempts to dispute the authenticity of a certified item, requires the buyer to provide official, written, third-party documentation/evaluation from a recognized independent expert or authorized testing authority in the specific field.
o Subjective personal opinions, unverified claims, or statements without written professional expert proof are not accepted by Support and will be immediately flagged as a violation of the Abusive Buyer Policy (False Claims).
⚖️ Irrefutable Evidence for Support Services (Case Resolution)
In the event of a dispute or a fraudulently opened case, Customer Support Services will be provided with:
• 🗄️ Official Database Registry Logs linking the COA to the transaction.
• 📸 High-Resolution Photographs matching the listing gallery.
• ⚖️ The Exact Physical Metrics (weight, size, and material data) officially disclosed in this description as permanent proof of the item's specifications.
Under Seller Protection regulations, any verified misuse of the return system will be thoroughly reviewed and analyzed. To ensure a smooth and correct process, we kindly request the buyer to utilize the official return options from the menu:
• 🔹 "Changed my mind"
• 🔹 "Doesn't fit"
• 🔹 "Just don't like it"
• 🔹 "Found a better price"
• 🔹 "Ordered by mistake"
Once the 14-day period expires without a formal return request initiated through these specific approved options, the transaction is legally considered finalized, successful, and accepted in full by the buyer. Any subsequent claims will be void.
⭐ response Policy & Official Seller Protection Agreement
We value honest communication and are fully committed to assisting our customers. Because we officially offer a 100% unconditional 14-day return option and full seller cooperation, there is absolutely no legitimate reason for leaving negative or neutral response. If you experience any issues, please contact us directly through the messaging platform, and we will gladly assist you immediately to find a solution.
⚠️ OFFICIAL NOTICE ENFORCED BY POLICIES: Leaving negative or neutral response to bypass our return shipping terms, avoid customs fees, or force a refund without returning the item constitutes a direct violation under 's response Extortion Policy and Abusive Buyer Policy.
By purchasing this item, the buyer explicitly agrees to these terms. In accordance with Seller Protection regulations, if a buyer refuses our full cooperation and leaves malicious, unfair, or retaliatory response, Support Services will be provided with this explicit agreement, along with the communication logs, to have the response removed immediately.

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