Maria TONCA, Mioara-Mihaela SÎNTIUAN
Muzeul Etnografic al Transilvaniei
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The paper describes the state of conservation of a Lipovan icon, with the theme “Our Lady of the Sign”, presenting the degradation forms, and also describes the restoration stages, characterized by specific techniques and materials. The icon dates from the beginning of 19th century and it is painted in tempera technique on wooden panel. It is one of the oldest Russian Orthodox Mariological Iconography celebrated on November 27.
Keywords: conservation, restoration, icon, wooden panel, ”Our Lady of the Sign”