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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Tikhvin Mother of God, 19th century. Fully painted and in good condition. Overlaid with a gilded repousse riza. 8.75 inches x 7 inches (22 cm x 18 cm). Estimate $300-$500

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Lord Almighty, circa 1900. Christ delivers a blessing and holds the Gospels open to John 13:34 (the traditional text found on wedding icons). Overlaid with an ornately engraved silver-gilt riza, hallmarked Moscow, circa 1899-1908, and Cyrillic maker's mark D.S. - Dmitry Smirnov. Contained in a carved custom-fitted glazed kiot. Icon 12.25 inches x 10.5 inches (31.5 cm x 27 cm). Estimate $2,500-$3,000

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Feodor Mother of God, 19th century. Executed in the traditional style. The borders with St. Basil and St. Christopher. 14 inches x 12 inches (35.5 cm x 30.5 cm). Estimate $750-$1,000

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Beheading of St. John the Forerunner, 19th century. Excellent original condition. 7 inches x 5.75 inches (17.5 cm x 14.5 cm). Estimate $400-$600

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A RUSSIAN ICON: Three Images of the Mother of God, 19th century. Clockwise beginning at top left: The Kazan Mother of God, The Feodor Mother of God, and the Sign Mother of God with a gathering of Saints. The borders with the Guardian Angel and St. Tatiana. 14 inches x 12.25 inches (35.5 cm x 31 cm). Estimate $750-$1,000

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A RUSSIAN ICON:  The Mother of God Joy to All the Afflicted, 19th century.  In original untouched condition.  13.5 inches x 11.75 inches (35 x 30 cm).  Estimate $600-$900

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A RUSSIAN ICON:  Selected Saints, 19th century.  From left to right:  St. Simeon Stolpnik (of the Pillar), St. Kosmas and Damian Bezsrebrennik (without silver) and St. John the Warrior.  At top center the Holy Napkin.  A finely painted icon of high quality.  14.25 inches x 12.25 inches (36 x 31 cm).  Estimate $1,500-$2,000

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A FINE RUSSIAN ICON:  Selected Saints, circa 1890.  From the left:  St. Boniface, Kharlampy and Sts. Julita and Kirik.  The upper margin with Christ Emmanuel.  8.75 inches x 7.25 inches (22.3 x 18 cm).  Estimate $500-$700

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A RUSSIAN ICON: Selected Saints, circa 1890. In the 15th century Revivalist style, probably an Old Believer icon. 12.5 inches x 10 inches (31.5 x 25.5 cm). Estimate $800-$1,200