LOT 22
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Lot 22
A FINE RUSSIAN ICON OF ST. NICHOLAS, CIRCA 1900. Here Nicholas is shown with the key characteristics ascribed to him. He wears a bishop's stole about his neck. With his right hand he delivers a blessing. With his left hand he holds an open book of Gospels revealing a variant of Luke 6:17. In a small circle to the left of his head is Christ presenting the Gospels to Nicholas. On the right, the Mother of God presenting him with the bishop's omofor (stole) overlaid with a finely crafted silver-gilt repoussé and chased riza. The corners with decorative multi-color cloisonné plaques. The head of Nicholas encircled with an elaborate cloisonné halo. The Gospel text and title plaque in champlevé enamel. The robes of Nicholas overlaid with finely crafted silver filigree. Hallmarked Moscow, with date marks for 1899-1908, and with Cyrillic maker's mark "S.Zh." 12.25 inches x 10.5 inches (31 x 27 cm).
Estimate:
$10,000 - 20,000
€ 7,000 - 14,000
Exhibited:
Columbus, Ohio, Pontifical College Josephinum, "Heaven on Earth: The Holy Art of Imperial Russia," Jan. 2001 - Feb. 2002, and illustrated in exhibition catalog. New Haven, CT, Knights of Columbus Museum, "Holy Icons of Mother Russia," Oct. 2002 - Jan. 2003, and illustrated in exhibition catalog. Washington DC, The Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, "Windows Into Heaven: Russian Icons, 1650-1917," June 2003 - Aug. 2003, and illustrated in exhibition catalog.
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