LOT 253
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Lot 253
A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL ICON OF THE LAST SUPPER, PALESTINE, CIRCA 1890. At center within a deep reserve, a depiction of Christ and the 12 apostles at the Last Supper. Comprised of pierced carved mother of pearl and set within an ornate carved mother of pearl shadowbox frame with oval medallion central finial relief carved with a scene of the Nativity, and supported by a cedar and olive wood carcass with strut frame. Height 13.75 inches (35 cm), width 12 inches (30.5 cm).
Estimate:
$1,500 - 2,500
€ 1,050 - 1,750
It was the aspiration of every good Russian Orthodox Christian to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and if possible, via Mount Athos. One of the most popular pilgrim souvenirs acquired and brought back from Palestine was icons, such as the offered lot, carved from mother of pearl. Subsequently, these types of icons are found throughout Russia and old Russian family collections.
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