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AN IMPORTANT RUSSIAN ICON: Saint John Chrysostum, 16th century. Rendered
on a moss green field, John holds the Gospels and is turned inward towards
Christ in an attitude of prayer. His sakkos is ornately embroidered with
crosses and embellished with gemstones. His white stole with a pattern of
crosses. The large size and shape of the offered lot would suggest it was
once installed in the Deisis tier of an iconostasis. Because of his
eloquent oratory skills, St. John was given the name "Golden-Mouth" the
same title found on this icon (upper right). The usual Orthodox Sunday
liturgy is the Liturgy of John Chrysostum. A very fine specimen. 33.75
inches x 13.6 inches (85.7 cm x 34.6 cm). Estimate $25,000-$35,000 |
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A LARGE RUSSIAN ICON of St. John the Forerunner, circa 1600. Here John is
seen turned toward Christ in an attitude of prayer and supplication. His
flowing hair and beard traditionally rendered. His garments highlighted in
white. The condensed and abbreviated inscription identifies him as
Svyatuiy Ioann Predtecha - "Holy John the Forerunner". The size and shape
of this icon would indicate that it was once part of the Deisis tier of an
iconostasis, second out on the right side from the central image of
Christ. Known in Western Christianity as John the Baptist, in Eastern
Orthodoxy he is called Forerunner, as he was the forerunner of Christ's
earthly ministry. 35.75 inches x 14.5 inches (90.5 cm x 37 cm). Estimate
$8,000-$12,000 |
