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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Hodigetria Mother of God, 19th century. Executed on a
gold leafed ground, the lower margin inscribed in Old Church Slavonic
"Odigetria Most Holy Mother of God". The term Odigetria is borrowed from the
Greek meaning "Way-Shower". Retains original varnish coat. Verso with old
Russian inscription, perhaps the iconographer "I. Kuskov". 12.5"s9.25" (32cm
x 23.5cm). Estimate $400-$700 |
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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Resurrection and Descent Into Hades, circa 1700. In this
complex rendering a number of less common pre and post resurrection scenes
have also been included. The top margin with the Holy Trinity. 12.5"x11"
(32cm x 28cm). Estimate $2,500-$3,000 |
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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Mother of God Joy to All Who Suffer, circa 1800. The
sick, injured, naked, homeless and others gather to ask for the intercession
of the Mother of God to alleviate their ills. 14"x12.25" (35.5cm x 31cm).
Estimate $1,000-$1,500 |
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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Tikhvin Mother of God, 19th century. In a fine state of
preservation. 7" x 6" (18 cm x 15 cm). Estimate $250-$400 |
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A FINE RUSSIAN ICON: The Extended Diesis, around 1700. The enthroned Christ
surrounded by a gathering of Saints and at His feet are Saints Zosima and
Savattiy. Finely painted. 7"x6" (18cm x 15cm). Estimate $2,500-$3,000 |
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327 |
A RUSSIAN ICON: Saint Dimitri Metropoliten and Wonder-worker, 18th century.
Elaborately painted with fine detail particularly the embroidered vestment
and mitre. 13.25"x10.5" (33.5cm x 27cm). Estimate $600-$900 |
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328 |
A RUSSIAN ICON: The Holy Hierarch Theodosius Archbishop of Chernigov, circa
1900. Theodosius died at the end of the 17th century and was glorified on
Sept. 9, 1896. Most likely a pilgrim's icon from Chernigov. 7"x5.5" (18cm x
14cm). Estimate $400-$600 |
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A LARGE RUSSIAN ICON: The Descent Into Hades/The Resurrection, circa 1680.
The thick panel and larger size would suggest the offered lot is from the
Festival Tier of an iconostasis. 22.75"x17" (58cm x 43cm). Estimate
$3,000-$3,500 |
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A RUSSIAN ICON: Saint John the Warrior, circa 1890 with ornately incised
background and faux enameled borders. 8.75"x7" (22cm x 18cm). Estimate
$500-$700 |
