LOT 232
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Lot 232
A LARGE AND FINE RUSSIAN ICON OF THE NEW TESTAMENT TRINITY, CIRCA 1800. At center seated on an elaborate double-gilt throne are the persons of the Trinity -Christ (left) God the Father (right) and above them a dove, symbol of the Holy Spirit. Father and Son are seated upon a throne resting above red six-winged seraphim, and fiery winged wheels called "thrones". They are depicted encircled by a celestial ring superimposed with blue six-winged Cherubim and Seraphim. The tips of the red four pointed star which extend to each corner, display the symbols of the Four Evangelists each inscribed with his name. At top center is a gathering of all the archangels, and the borders painted with the Holy Apostle Prochorus, the Guardian Angel, the Holy Theodore the Commander and the Prophet Elijah. The upper margin inscribed with a highly condensed and abbreviated Slavonic inscription taken from the Nicene Creed, "He ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father.” The overall high quality, pallet and style might suggest an icon from a higher-end Moscow workshop or retailer around the turn of the century or shortly thereafter. 21 inches x 17.5 inches (53.4 x 44.5 cm).
Estimate:
$1,500 - 2,000
€ 1,155 - 1,540
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