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37. Savior Icon, Russian, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century Traditional Russian icon on gessoed gold leafed panel, "jeweled" with enamel accents. In a kiota. Measures approx. 8-1/2" x 6-5/8"; framed overall approx. 12" x 10-1/4". This subject is taken from the story of Edessus king Abgar. He had been badly ill and sent an ambassador artist to Christ asking for help. The artist who had arrived with the embassy tried to paint the portrait of Christ without success. Christ helped him by washing His face and drying it with a sudarium. His Uncreated Image appeared on the cloth. The Holy Image had been transported to Edessa and became the protector of the city. Further legends relate that the cloth remained in Edessa until the 10th Century, when it was taken to Constantinople. In 1204 it was lost when Constantinople was sacked by Crusaders. The fast is on 16(29) August. 2,000/3,000 |
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38. Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, ca. 1700 Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker and Archbishop of Myra in Lycia; surrounded by Blessing Christ and Mother of God. Egg tempera on gessoed wood panel. Measures approx. 11-5/8" x 9-5/8". 2,000/3,000 |
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39. Kolomna "Reigning" Icon, First Quarter 20th Century This is a rendering hand painted on porcelain plaque and mounted into an engraved bronze panel, porcelain cartouches depicting cherubs are at each corner; attached small lampada on bottom. Porcelain plaque measures approx. 6-1/2" x 5". Overall the icon measures approx. 8-1/2" x 7". The original "Reigning" Icon of the Mother of God revealed itself to the Russian Orthodox people on 2/15 March 1917, in the village of Kolomna, near Moscow. The appearance of the Reigning Icon in 1917 was the discovery of the old icon in the basement of the Church of the Ascension in the village of Kolomna. Image of the Mother of God, seated upon a throne with Infant-Christ, His hand extended in blessing, on her knees. Our Lady held a scepter in one hand, an orb in the other, and upon her head was a crown. The shoulders of the Mother of God were draped with a red mantilla or royal purple robe. 1,500/2,500 Sold: $1,380.00 |
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40. Festival Icon, Russian, 19th Century Russian 19th Century Icon of the Resurrection surrounded by Festival scenes. Pigment on gessoed wood panel; protective slots with inserts on verso, measures approx. 19" x 16". Festival icons were very popular household icons as they included all the scenes for the most important feast days of the Russian Orthodox calendar. 750/1,500 Sold: $201.25 |
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41. Russian Personalized Icon, Russian, ca. 17th Century Personalized icon depicting from left to right St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, a peasant praying to the Mother of God sitting on a meandering tree; young Savior is depicted on top of the composition. Probably egg tempera, heavily varnished, on a wood panel. Protective slot with an insert on verso. Measures approx. 10-1/2" x 8". 600/900 Sold: $1,753.75 |
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42. Russian Icon of Jesus in Oklad, ca. late 19th Century Silver over brass icon cover with a raised enameled halo decoration. Hallmarks on the oklad. The image of the icon is a varnished print. The halo might have been added later. Overall this icon measures approx. 12" x 10-1/2". 500/800 Sold: $402.50 |
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43. Three Russian Icons, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century All three icons are with hand wrought covers; heavily varnished pigment on board. The first icon is of St. Martyr and Healer Pantheleimon, the cover reveals the saint's face and hands. Measures approx. 9" x 7". Second icon is a reduced scale copy of the famous Kazan Mother of God painted in 1579. The original was said to be with the Russian troops freeing Moscow from the Poles in 1612 and a copy of the original was with the Russian troops during the 1812 fight with Napoleon. Measures approx. 5" x 4-1/2". The third icon is of Jesus. Measures approx. 5-1/4" x 4-1/4". 300/600 Sold: $299.00 |
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44. Antique Russian Priest Figure, ca. 19th Century A seated monk or holy man, of hand carved wood, no signature found, approx. 7" H x 3" W. The figure appears to be sitting on a chair with part of the rails visible under his arms. He wears ecclesiastical garb and a hooded cape. 100/300 Sold: $109.25 |
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45. Set of Six Russian Enameled Spoons, ca. mid-20th Century Soviet era hallmark with makers' hallmark. Silver spoons with gold wash and enameled handles in blue with white and red accents. Each approx. 5-1/2"L. 400/600 Sold: $172.50 |
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46. A Collection of Russian Sterling Silverware, Items Date From ca. mid-19th/early 20th Century Diverse collection of Russian sterling flatware and serving pieces. Total weight approx. 34.5 troy oz. 250/500 Sold: $322.00 |
