As a rule, in the homes of believing Orthodox people there are icons. It does not matter whether they are large or small, bought independently or inherited. In any case, icons are a window into the higher heavenly world through which communication with God is made. Currently, a church painting can be ordered either directly at the church, or in special workshops. But how to determine its value?
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The cost of the icon is influenced by several factors. The first is the way it was made. If the icon is written by hand, its cost will be significantly higher than the icon that is printed on compacted paper or canvas. Of course, the latter option is less costly and time-consuming, but the icon created in this way will not carry absolutely no spiritual and artistic value. A completely different thing is handmade work. They are spiritualized and completely saturated with the highest divine power.
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The cost of the icon depends on its size. The size can be very different: tiny (easily fits in the palm of your hand), medium (usually placed on shelves, tables, etc.) or large (occupy the entire wall). Naturally, the cost of making a large icon will be greater, and, accordingly, its cost will be higher.
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Combining the above two factors, you can determine the approximate cost of church paintings. So, the smallest 14x11cm icons can cost 500-1000 rubles (if they are printed on canvas), and 8-9 thousand if they are made by the author. The largest icons in the first case will be estimated at 2000-3000 rubles, and in the second - at 15000-18000 rubles.
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The cost of the icon will be affected by the materials used. For example, an image covered with gilding will cost more than ordinary works painted with paints. In a word, when calculating the cost of the product, the selected type of wood, applied paint and protective coating are taken into account. If you want to order an icon of the best quality, keep in mind that it will cost you more than 12000-15000 rubles.
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In addition, the price of an icon can directly depend on the complexity of the images depicted on it. So, writing the reverend will be easier and faster than the saint. This is due to the fact that the latter has richer clothes, which require a more thorough and painstaking drawing from the author.
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The cost of the icon is also affected by the number of drawn images, the presence of various ornaments, assist (strokes depicted on the folds of clothes, wings of angels, feathers and made of gold leaf or silver), engraving and much more. If all this is present in the church picture, its value may exceed the mark of 20, 000 rubles.
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Not the least role in the cost of the icon is played by the technique of its writing, as well as the skill and authority of the icon painter.
