Features of Icon Appraisal: What Does an Expert Look For?
The appraisal of an antique icon often resembles the work of an archaeologist. One of the main challenges is the multi-layered nature of the painting. Over the centuries, icons could be repeatedly renewed or completely repainted over the original image. These layers are called 'overpaintings' ('zapis'), and beneath them may lie a genuine masterpiece from a completely different era.
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