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A RUSSIAN ICON: O VESPYETAYA MATI, 19th century, probably Nevyansk region.
Finely painted on a gilt ground, the head covering of the Virgin is edged
with a wide band containing, in Slavonic lettering, Kontakion Thirteen
from the Akathist Canon: "O All-Hymned Mother, bearer of the holiest of
holies Word, accept what we offer..." The title of this image inscribed
above the Virgin's right shoulder. The borders with the Archangel Mikhail,
St. Onufriuos, St. Paissy, and St. Agatha. In a fine original state of
preservation. 15.75 inches x 13.75 inches (40 cm x 35 cm). Estimate
$1,500-$2,000 |
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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Soothe My Sorrow Mother of God, 19th century, Ural
Mountain region. Finely executed in bright colors on a gilt ground. The
infant Christ holds a scroll with words taken from Zechariah 7:9-10
"Render true Judgments, show kindness and mercy each to his brother, do
not oppress the widow, the fatherless, the poor..." 14 inches x 12.25
inches (35.5 cm x 31 cm). Estimate $1,000-$1,500 |
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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Shui-Smolensk Mother of God, 18th century. Overlaid
with a silvered repousse riza with silver gilt haloes. 12.25 inches x 11
inches (31 cm x 28 cm). Estimate $1,500-$2,000 |
