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161-II: Art & Icons from the Orthodox World. Part 2

161-II: Art & Icons from the Orthodox World. Part 2

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A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND T

1286 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST WITH TWELVE MAJOR FEASTS Russia, 19th century. Assembled from three panels with two sponki on the back (missing). Egg tempera on a chalk ground, tempera on wood panel. Partially silvered. Rubbed, minor losses. 43.3 x 35.4 cm.

Estimation

€200 - 400

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE ENTRY OF THE MOTHER OF

1287 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE ENTRY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD INTO THE TEMPLE. Russian, 18th century. Tempera on wood panel with a kovcheg. The halos are made of silver and covered with a golden lacquer. Two selected saints on the borders: a Guardian Angel and a saint. Damage to the borders, partially restored. 39.7 x 34.7 cm.

Estimation

€800 - 1,600

AN ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF THE MOTHER O

1288 - AN ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD IN THE TEMPLE AND THE ANNUNCIATION WITH BASMA. Russia, 19th century. Two boards joined together with two sponki on the back. Kovcheg, egg tempera on a chalk ground, tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halos are made of gold. The borders are overlaid with a chased and repoussé brass basma. Minimally restored. 31.2 x 27 cm.

Estimation

€260 - 520

ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF THE MOTHER OF G

1289 - ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD IN THE TEMPLE. Russian, 18th century. Tempera on wood panel. The halos are gilded. Restored. 33.5 x 28.5 cm.

Estimation

€450 - 900

AN ICON DEPICTING THE MAJOR FEASTS Russian, 18th c

1290 - AN ICON DEPICTING THE MAJOR FEASTS Russian, 18th century Tempera on wood panel with a double kovcheg. Partially gilded. The borders are partially damaged and partially restored. 31.2 x 27.5 cm.

Estimation

€190 - 380

A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF THE MOTH

1291 - A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD IN THE TEMPLE. Russian, circa 1875. Oil on wood panel. The halos are gilded, and the border is decorated to resemble contemporary cloisonné enamel oklads. Minor retouching. 30.8 x 26.1 cm.

Estimation

€900 - 1,800

AN ICON DEPICTING THE RESURRECTION AND DESCENT INT

1292 - AN ICON DEPICTING THE RESURRECTION AND DESCENT INTO HELL, SURROUNDED BY THE TWELVE MAJOR FEASTS OF THE CHURCH. Russian, circa 1900. Tempera on two hardwood panels with a kovcheg. Gold ground; the border is decorated with stylized motifs emulating contemporary cloisonné enamel oklads. Minor paint losses. 31 x 26.5 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 600

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND T

1293 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RESURRECTION, FEATURING 16 MAJOR FEASTS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH AND THE FOUR EVANGELISTS. Russian, late 19th century. Tempera on cypress wood panel with kovcheg. Gold ground, the border ornately punched. The edges have undergone minimal restoration. 44.2 x 37 cm.

Estimation

€400 - 800

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE MOTHER OF GOD FROM AN A

1294 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE MOTHER OF GOD FROM AN ANNUNCIATION GROUP Russian, second half of the 19th century Oil on wood panel. Gold ground with ornamental punching; the border features engraved decoration. Losses. 58.5 x 27.4 cm.

Estimation

€200 - 400

AN ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOTHER O

1295 - AN ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD Russian, Mstera, second half of the 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halos are gilded. Minor retouching. 32 x 26.7 cm.

Estimation

€800 - 1,600

A SIGNED ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND

1296 - A SIGNED ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, FEATURING TWELVE MAJOR FEASTS AND THE NEW TESTAMENT TRINITY. Russian, Palekh, Mikhail Fedorov Dolotov, second half of the 19th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Gold ground. The reverse is stamped in Cyrillic with “M. DOLOTOV” and inscribed by hand with “December 20.” The border has been stripped down to the levkas; there are minor losses to the paint layer. 31 x 26.3 cm.

Estimation

€700 - 1,400

ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION Russian, mid-19th

1297 - ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION Russian, mid-19th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The silvered halos are covered with a golden lacquer. Four selected saints on the borders, including the Guardian Angel. Partially restored. 35 x 31 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 600

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE MOTHER OF GOD FROM AN A

1298 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE MOTHER OF GOD FROM AN ANNUNCIATION GROUP Russian, 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halo is gilded. Some losses. 56 x 31.6 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 600

THREE ICON FRAGMENTS DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF THE

1299 - THREE ICON FRAGMENTS DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD, THE PRESENTATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD IN THE TEMPLE, AND THE ANNUNCIATION Russia, 19th century. Russian, 19th century. Wood panels with kovcheg, egg tempera on a chalk ground, gilded backgrounds. 14 x 12.4 cm. Tempera on wood panels with kovcheg. The backgrounds are gilded. Minor retouching. 14 x 12.4 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 600

AN ICON DEPICTING THE MOTHER OF GOD FROM AN ANNUNC

1300 - AN ICON DEPICTING THE MOTHER OF GOD FROM AN ANNUNCIATION GROUP Russian, late 18th century. Tempera on an oval wooden panel. Powdered gold; the halo is gilded. The paint is blistering; the border has been restored; retouching is present. 35.8 x 19 cm.

Estimation

€200 - 400

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE MOTHER OF GOD FROM AN A

1301 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE MOTHER OF GOD FROM AN ANNUNCIATION GROUP; Russian, first half of the 19th century; tempera on wood panel. The icon is finely painted with ornamental details and chrysography on a gold ground. Minor losses along the edges; minor areas of retouching. 50.9 x 25.6 cm.

Estimation

€800 - 1,600

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND T

1302 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST WITH TWELVE MAJOR FEASTS Russia, 19th century. Two boards joined together with two sponki on the reverse. Egg tempera on a chalk ground; the halos and borders are gilded. Two saints on the borders: Sts. Ezekiel and Catherine. Minor losses and restorations. 54.3 x 44.1 cm.

Estimation

€200 - 400

AN ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RE

1303 - AN ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, ALONG WITH TWELVE MAJOR FEASTS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH YEAR, WITH A SILVER-GILT BASMA. Russian, early 19th century (icon), Russian, Moscow, Vasiliy Semenov, 1877 (basma) Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Partially gilded. The silver-gilt basma is repoussé and chased. Marked with a city mark, assayer’s mark, the 84 standard, and the Cyrillic master’s mark “VS.” Minor retouching. 36 x 31 cm.

Estimation

€120 - 240

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOT

1304 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD WITH OKLAD Russian, circa 1850 Oil on wood panel. Brass oklad. Minor losses; the oklad is partially damaged. 39.5 x 33.6 cm.

Estimation

€200 - 400

AN ICON OF THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST AND THE MAJO

1305 - AN ICON OF THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST AND THE MAJOR LITURGICAL FEASTS Russian, 19th century. Tempera on wood panel. The background is made of silver, covered with a golden lacquer. Some loss. 37 x 30 cm.

Estimation

€60 - 120

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE MAJOR FEASTS Russian, c

1306 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE MAJOR FEASTS Russian, circa 1800 Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The silvered background is covered with a golden lacquer. Worn, partially restored. 44 x 36.8 cm.

Estimation

€150 - 300

AN ICON DEPICTING THE MAJOR FEASTS Russian, 19th c

1307 - AN ICON DEPICTING THE MAJOR FEASTS Russian, 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The silvered background is covered with a golden lacquer. A vertical crack has been restored. 30.5 x 25.7 cm.

Estimation

€260 - 520

TWO ICONS: THE IVERSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD WITH AN OKL

1308 - TWO ICONS: THE IVERSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD WITH AN OKLAD AND THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD Russia, 19th century. Wood panels. Tempera on a chalk ground / oil painting. Metal oklad. 18 x 15.7 cm / 46.2 x 37.7 cm. Tempera and oil on wood panels. Metal oklad. Vertical cracking, restorations. 18 x 15.7 cm / 46.2 x 37.7 cm.

Estimation

€120 - 240

A FEAST DAY ICON Russian, Kholui, 19th century. Te

1309 - A FEAST DAY ICON Russian, Kholui, 19th century. Tempera on wood panel. Signs of wear; the border has been minimally restored. 37.3 x 29.5 cm.

Estimation

€50 - 100

A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL F

1310 - A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL FROM AN ANNUNCIATION FROM A ROYAL DOOR. Russian, Moscow Kremlin Armory Chamber; by Kirill Ivanov Ulanov or his circle, circa 1700; tempera on wood panel. The halo is gilded, and the folds of the garments feature gold highlights. The flesh tones are rendered with great finesse and sculptural modeling in shades of brown, beige, and red. The garments, executed in contrasting red and green, are richly highlighted with gold-accented folds. Minor retouc

Estimation

€15,000 - 30,000

ICON DEPICTING THE MOTHER OF GOD FROM AN ANNUNCIAT

1311 - ICON DEPICTING THE MOTHER OF GOD FROM AN ANNUNCIATION Russian, Moscow, Circle of the Armory Chamber, circa 1700 Tempera on wood panel. Executed with gold highlights. Minor vertical crack restored. 31 x 26.5 cm.

Estimation

€400 - 800

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOT

1312 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD. Russian, in 16th-century style, 19th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halos are gilded. The reverse side bears remnants of a Cyrillic inscription. The background has been stripped down to the levkas; losses to the paint layer along the border have been restored. 37 x 31 cm.

Estimation

€1,200 - 2,400

A MONUMENTAL ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF TH

1313 - A MONUMENTAL ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS. Russian, in the style of the 16th century, 20th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halo is made of gold. The background and border have been stripped down to gesso; restorations have been made. 72 x 52 cm.

Estimation

€200 - 400

A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE

1314 - A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD. Russian, Moscow, circle of the Armory / Kremlin workshop, second half of the 17th century. Tempera on wood panel with a double kovcheg. The wings and hems of the garments are gilded. Partially restored. 31.2 x 28.1 cm.

Estimation

€800 - 1,600

A PAIR OF ICONS FROM A ROYAL DOOR DEPICTING THE AN

1315 - A PAIR OF ICONS FROM A ROYAL DOOR DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION Greek, 18th century. Tempera on wood panels. The background and borders are gilded. The halos are ornately punched. Horizontal cracks; partially restored. 45.5 x 24.3 cm each.

Estimation

€1,800 - 3,600

A LARGE DATED ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF T

1316 - A LARGE DATED ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD Greek, dated 1869 Oil on wood panel. The halos and background are gilded. A Greek inscription with the date runs along the lower border. Losses along the border; restorations. 39.6 x 31.6 cm.

Estimation

€200 - 400

THREE ICONS DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOTH

1316-A - THREE ICONS DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD, STS. COSMAS AND DAMIAN, AND THE MANDYLION Greece, 19th century / dated 1877 Wood panels. Oil on wood panels, partially gilded. One icon signed in Greek in the lower right corner and on the reverse, another icon dated “1877” in the lower right corner. Losses, restorations. 26–36 cm high.

Estimation

€150 - 300

A SMALL ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOT

1317 - A SMALL ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD Greece, 17th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Gold ground; the halos are punched. Surface soiling; restorations. 23.4 x 18 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 600

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST

1318 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST AND SAINT BASIL THE GREAT. Greek, 18th century. Tempera on wood panel. Gold ground; the halos are ornately punched. The edges are partially chipped. 41.2 x 29 cm.

Estimation

€800 - 1,600

THE ANNUNCIATION Mount Athos, 19th century. Engrav

1319 - THE ANNUNCIATION Mount Athos, 19th century. Engraving on silk. Monogrammed lower right “A.D.” 16.7 x 14.4 cm (with glass-fronted frame).

Estimation

€90 - 180

A RARE ICON DEPICTING THE ENTRY OF THE MOTHER OF G

1320 - A RARE ICON DEPICTING THE ENTRY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD INTO THE TEMPLE. Greek, 17th century. Tempera on wood panel. The panel features carved and gilded decoration along the edges. Minor losses. 32.3 x 26.8 cm.

Estimation

€1,200 - 2,400

A RARE AND FINE ICON DEPICTING THE INCREDULITY OF

1321 - A RARE AND FINE ICON DEPICTING THE INCREDULITY OF ST. THOMAS Greek, 17th century. Tempera on wood panel. The panel features carved and gilded decoration along the border. Finely executed with great detail. Minor losses. 32 x 27.5 cm.

Estimation

€2,000 - 4,000

A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST FROM

1322 - A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS; Greek, 16th century; tempera on wood panel. The Mother of God stands on a rocky platform, kneeling before Christ, who is swaddled and placed in a rectangular manger. To the left of the mountain are two angels, and below them the three Magi; opposite them, an angel announces Christ’s birth to a group of shepherds. In the foreground, Joseph, lost in thought, hears the news from an elderly shepherd, while two maids prepare th

Estimation

€3,000 - 6,000

A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION IN THE TEMP

1323 - A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION IN THE TEMPLE FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS. Greek, 16th century. Tempera on wood panel. Finely executed on a gold ground. Carved gilded wood frame. The icon depicts the Virgin being presented to the priest Zechariah, with her parents Anna and Joachim standing behind her. 30 x 37.5 cm.

Estimation

€3,000 - 6,000

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST Roma

1324 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST Romanian, 18th century Oil on wood panel with kovcheg. Losses along the border. 44.4 x 24.2 cm.

Estimation

€1,200 - 2,400

AN ICON DEPICTING THE ADORATION OF THE MAGI Greek,

1325 - AN ICON DEPICTING THE ADORATION OF THE MAGI Greek, circa 1600 Tempera on wood panel. Gold ground; the halos are gilded. Painted in a rich and vibrant palette. In the foreground, a shepherd is depicted playing music accompanied by his flock. Minor areas of retouching. 23.2 x 27 cm. Bibliography: Exhibition catalog, Van een andere wereld, Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Antwerpen, Antwerp 1997, no. 60.1.

Estimation

€5,000 - 10,000

A RARE CENTRAL PANEL OF A TRIPTYCH DEPICTING THE N

1326 - A RARE CENTRAL PANEL OF A TRIPTYCH DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST, THE TRANSFIGURATION, AND THE ASCENSION. Greece, 16th century. Tempera on wood panel. Gold ground; the halos are gilded. Extensive restorations. 29 x 21 cm.

Estimation

€1,800 - 3,600

A VERY FINE AND LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTAT

1327 - A VERY FINE AND LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE. Greek, 16th century. Tempera on wood panel. The halos and background are gilded. The border has been minimally restored. 27.3 x 41.7 cm.

Estimation

€800 - 1,600

A LARGE DATED ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF C

1328 - A LARGE DATED ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE Greek, dated 1863 Tempera on wood panel. The halos and background are made of gold. Dated "1863" in the lower right corner. Minimally restored. 40.1 x 28.5 cm.

Estimation

€280 - 560

A FINE, DATED ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIS

1329 - A FINE, DATED ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST AND THE ADORATION OF THE MAGI. Russian, Palekh, dated 1855. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halos are gilded. The reverse is inscribed in Cyrillic and dated '1855'. Finely painted, with sculptural rendering of the flesh tones. Two selected saints on the borders: Saints Philaret and Aquilina. The edges are partially chipped; a vertical crack has been partially restored. 30.8 x 26.2 cm.

Estimation

€2,000 - 4,000

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST FROM

1330 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS. Russian, 17th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Extensive losses; restored. 53.2 x 47.7 cm.

Estimation

€600 - 1,200

A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING THE ADORATION OF CHRIST

1331 - A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING THE ADORATION OF CHRIST BY THE MAGI WITH A BASMA. Russian, Palekh, early 19th century. Tempera on wood panel. Partially gilded. Brass basma with a repoussé palmette border. Executed in very fine detail, with richly ornamented garments. The faces and exposed areas of skin are finely rendered in beige and shades of red. Vertical cracks have been minimally restored. 31 x 26.5 cm.

Estimation

€3,900 - 7,800

A QUADRIPARTITE ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION, T

1332 - A QUADRIPARTITE ICON DEPICTING THE ANNUNCIATION, THE ADORATION OF CHRIST, THE BAPTISM, AND THE TRANSFIGURATION Russia, Nevyansk, circa 1800. Wood panel with two sponki on the ends. Egg tempera on a chalk ground, gilding. Bronze, tempera on wood panel. Gilding. Bronze, cast in relief. Minimally restored. 34.7 x 29.3 cm.

Estimation

€800 - 1,600

A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST A

1333 - A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST AND THE TWELVE MAJOR FEASTS OF THE ORTHODOX LITURGICAL YEAR Russia, late 19th century. Hardwood panel with two sponki on the back. Kovcheg, egg tempera on a chalk ground, tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Gold ground, chrysography. Slightly worn. 31 x 26.5 cm.

Estimation

€400 - 800

AN ICON DEPICTING THE ADORATION OF CHRIST BY THE S

1333-A - AN ICON DEPICTING THE ADORATION OF CHRIST BY THE SHEPHERDS Russian, second half of the 19th century. Tempera on wood panel. The halos are gilded, and the border is ornately engraved. The edges show minimal damage and have undergone minimal restoration. 30.7 x 26.2 cm.

Estimation

€500 - 1,000

A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST, THE

1334 - A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST, THE ADORATION OF THE MAGI, AND THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT Russia, Syzran, late 19th century Russian, Syzran, late 19th century. Composed of two hardwood panels joined with two sponki on the reverse. Flat kovcheg, egg tempera. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halos are made of gold. The edges are minimally chipped. On the reverse, an exhibition label reading “Icons in a Belgian private collection in Ghent.” 35.6 x 31 cm.

Estimation

€4,500 - 9,000

A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST Russi

1335 - A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST Russian, Mstera, circa 1900 Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halos are gilded. Minor retouching. 30.7 x 26.1 cm.

Estimation

€2,600 - 5,200

ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST AND THE FLIG

1336 - ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST AND THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT Russian, Syzran, late 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halos are gilded. Vertical cracks have been restored. 35 x 31.2 cm.

Estimation

€800 - 1,600

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST

1337 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST AND THE DESCENT INTO HELL, SURROUNDED BY TWELVE FESTIVALS Russia, circa 1800 Heavy hardwood panel with two profiled sponki on the back. Egg tempera on a chalk ground; tempera on wood panel. The background is made of silver, covered with a golden lacquer. Paint blistering; partially restored. 42 x 34.4 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 600

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST Russ

1338 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST Russian, 19th century Tempera on wood panel. The halos and background are silvered and covered with a golden lacquer. Two selected saints are depicted on the borders, including Saint Tatiana. The edges show minimal damage. 44.1 x 36.2 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 600

AN ICON DEPICTING SAINT SIMEON THE GOD-RECEIVER. R

1339 - AN ICON DEPICTING SAINT SIMEON THE GOD-RECEIVER. Russian, 19th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The silvered background is covered with a golden lacquer. Saint Stephen appears on the left border. Losses to the border; partially restored. 31.5 x 26.7 cm.

Estimation

€800 - 1,600

A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND TH

1340 - A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, FEATURING 16 MAJOR FEASTS OF THE ORTHODOX LITURGICAL YEAR AND THE FOUR EVANGELISTS. Central Russia, early 19th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The background is gilded. The edges are slightly chipped. 35.1 x 30.5 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 600

A SMALL ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST

1341 - A SMALL ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE. Russia, 18th century. Tempera on wood panel with a double kovcheg. Partially gilded. The edges are partially chipped and partially restored. 25.2 x 21.2 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 600

ICON DEPICTING SAINT SIMEON THE GOD-RECEIVER Russi

1342 - ICON DEPICTING SAINT SIMEON THE GOD-RECEIVER Russian, 18th century. Tempera on wood panel. Restored. 31.5 x 26 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 600

A VERY FINE AND LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTAT

1343 - A VERY FINE AND LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS. Russian, mid-19th century. Tempera on wood panel. The halos are gilded. The flesh tones are rendered with great finesse. Vertical cracks along the panel joints, areas of loss, and minor retouching. 61.7 x 69 cm.

Estimation

€600 - 1,200

A VERY FINE AND LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTAT

1344 - A VERY FINE AND LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE. Russian, Kholui, Gorbunovsky style, late 18th century. Tempera on wood panel. The flesh tones are sculpturally rendered in shades of beige, brown, and red. The inscription along the upper border is rendered in a highly unusual typeface. Some loss along the border. 43 x 33.6 cm.

Estimation

€800 - 1,600

A FEAST-DAY ICON Russian, 19th century Tempera on

1345 - A FEAST-DAY ICON Russian, 19th century Tempera on canvas over wood panel with kovcheg. Gold ground. Restored; edges damaged. 30.5 x 25.9 cm.

Estimation

€200 - 400

ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE T

1346 - ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE. Russian, 18th century. Tempera on wood panel. The background is gilded. Two saints are depicted in the background observing the scene. Minimally restored; some losses. 33.8 x 27 cm.

Estimation

€1,500 - 3,000

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE MAJOR FEASTS AND THE FO

1347 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE MAJOR FEASTS AND THE FOUR EVANGELISTS Russian, mid-19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The silvered background is covered with a golden lacquer. Vertical cracks and the border have been restored. 43.4 x 37.5 cm.

Estimation

€120 - 240

A VERY RARE AND FINE ICON DEPICTING THE TWELVE-YEA

1348 - A VERY RARE AND FINE ICON DEPICTING THE TWELVE-YEAR-OLD CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE. Russian, 18th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The background and halo are gilded; chrysography. The flesh tones and garments are very finely rendered. Minor retouching and losses to the paint layer along the border. 31.3 x 26.5 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 600

ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE T

1349 - ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE Russian, Mstera, 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halos are gilded. Minor losses. 30.5 x 26.4 cm.

Estimation

€400 - 800

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND T

1350 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST WITH TWELVE MAJOR FEASTS Russia, Palekh, 19th century. Russian, Palekh, 19th century. Assembled from two hardwood panels with two profiled sponki on the reverse. Egg tempera on tempera on wood panel. Gold ground. Minor vertical cracking. 47 x 36.4 cm.

Estimation

€1,500 - 3,000

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND T

1351 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, THE PASSION CYCLE, 16 MAJOR FEASTS, AND CHRIST, THE ONLY-BEGOTTEN SON. Russian, 19th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Gold ground, chrysography. Minor vertical cracking restored; minor retouching. 53 x 44 cm.

Estimation

€800 - 1,600

A SIGNED AND DATED ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO

1352 - A SIGNED AND DATED ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, ALONG WITH TWELVE MAJOR FEASTS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH YEAR. Russian, Alexander Yerygin, dated 1824. Tempera on wood panel. Gold ground. Signed in Cyrillic and dated in the lower right corner. The edges show minimal damage. 31 x 25.2 cm.

Estimation

€800 - 1,600

A VERY LARGE AND FINE ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTAT

1353 - A VERY LARGE AND FINE ICON DEPICTING THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Northern Russia, 16th century. Single panel with two sponki on the reverse (one lost). Kovcheg, egg tempera on tempera on a wood panel with kovcheg. The background shows traces of gilding. The border has been stripped down to gesso and is partially restored. 52.2 x 38.6 cm.

Estimation

€4,000 - 8,000

A MONUMENTAL ICON DEPICTING SIX MAJOR FEASTS OF TH

1354 - A MONUMENTAL ICON DEPICTING SIX MAJOR FEASTS OF THE LITURGICAL YEAR. Russian, 17th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Composed of multiple parts. Finely executed in great detail with gold highlights. Finely painted in great detail, depicting the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, His Baptism, the Transfiguration, the Raising of Lazarus, the Entry into Jerusalem, and the Crucifixion. Partially restored. 72.2 x 49.5 cm.

Estimation

€2,000 - 4,000

A double-sided processional icon depicting the Nat

1355 - A double-sided processional icon depicting the Nativity of St. John the Forerunner and the Mother of God of Tikhvin. Russian, 16th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halos are made of gold. Damage to the edges; restorations. 47.8 x 41 cm.

Estimation

€1,500 - 3,000

AN ICON DEPICTING THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST Russian, 1

1356 - AN ICON DEPICTING THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST Russian, 16th/17th century Tempera on wood panel with a double kovcheg. The halos and folds of the garment are gilded. The reverse features a Cyrillic inscription and the Cyrillic monogram “DYa” in red. The color of the border has faded; there is paint blistering and areas of loss. 25 x 22.1 cm.

Estimation

€400 - 800

ICON DEPICTING THE BEHEADING OF SAINT JOHN THE FOR

1357 - ICON DEPICTING THE BEHEADING OF SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER Russian, 17th century Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg. Losses to the border, restored. 33.5 x 26.7 cm.

Estimation

€1,200 - 2,400

A VERY FINE DIPTYCH DEPICTING THE BEHEADING OF SAI

1358 - A VERY FINE DIPTYCH DEPICTING THE BEHEADING OF SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER AND SELECTED SAINTS Russian, Moscow or Solvychegodsk, Stroganov School, first third of the 17th century Russia, Moscow or Solvychegodsk, Stroganov School, first third of the 17th century. Tempera on wood panels with kovcheg. Gold ground. Metal mount. A diptych for private devotion executed in exceptionally fine painting. The figures are elegantly elongated. The flesh tones are rendered in meticulous shades of brown. Minimal

Estimation

€400 - 800

A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE BEHEADING OF SAINT JOHN

1359 - A FINE ICON DEPICTING THE BEHEADING OF SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER. Russian, 17th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The silvered background is covered with a golden lacquer. Applied silver halos. Partially restored. 31.8 x 26 cm.

Estimation

€1,600 - 3,200

A FINE VITA ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNN

1360 - A FINE VITA ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER Russian, Yaroslavl, late 17th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg, mounted on a wood panel. Partially gilded. Finely detailed painting executed in a contrasting palette of pink and green. Losses along the lower border; minimally restored. 30.8 x 26.7 cm.

Estimation

€2,800 - 5,600

A VITA ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER Ru

1361 - A VITA ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER Russian, 18th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The background has been stripped down to the levkas. Partially restored. 32 x 27.6 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 600

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE BEHEADING OF SAINT JOHN

1362 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE BEHEADING OF SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER. Russian, 18th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The hems of the garments are gilded. Vertical crack; the background and border have been stripped down to the levkas and restored. 54.8 x 44 cm.

Estimation

€800 - 1,600

A FINE ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER AS

1363 - A FINE ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER AS THE ANGEL OF THE DESERT WITH SCENES FROM HIS LIFE Russia, second half of the 18th century. Assembled from three hardwood panels with two missing sponki on the reverse (missing). Egg tempera on tempera on wood panel. The halos and background are gilded. Vertical cracking and the border have been minimally restored. 33.8 x 29.4 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 600

A FINE, LARGE, MULTI-PART ICON DEPICTING THE NATIV

1365 - A FINE, LARGE, MULTI-PART ICON DEPICTING THE NATIVITY, THE BEHEADING OF SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER, AND THE MIRACULOUS DISCOVERY OF HIS HEAD. Russian, late 18th century. Tempera on wood panel. Gold ground. A very finely and richly detailed painting featuring elaborate architectural settings and stylized rocky landscapes. Minor retouching. 39 x 33.9 cm.

Estimation

€1,200 - 2,400

TWO SMALL ICONS DEPICTING THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AS

1366 - TWO SMALL ICONS DEPICTING THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL AS ONE OF THE HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE AND THE BEHEADING OF ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER. Russian, 19th century. Tempera on wood panels. Minor losses. 17.7 x 14.5 cm / 21.3 x 17.5 cm.

Estimation

€200 - 400

A FINE ICON DEPICTING ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER AS T

1367 - A FINE ICON DEPICTING ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER AS THE ANGEL OF THE DESERT. Russian, 19th century. Tempera on wood panel. Finely painted in great detail on a gold ground. Minor areas of retouching. 30.5 x 25.1 cm.

Estimation

€600 - 1,200

A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER

1368 - A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER AS THE ANGEL OF THE DESERT. Russian, circa 1800. Tempera on wood panel with a double kovcheg. The halo and wings are made of gold. Finely painted, depicting the elongated figure of the Forerunner with outstretched wings, presenting his head on a platter and an open scroll. The Mandylion appears on the upper border. Selective retouching. 30.9 x 26.6 cm.

Estimation

€1,200 - 2,400

ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER WITH HIS

1369 - ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER WITH HIS BEHEADING AND THE MIRACULOUS DISCOVERY OF HIS HEAD Russian, 18th century Tempera on wood panel with double kovcheg. The halos and background are gilded. The edges are chipped; there are restorations. 30 x 26.2 cm.

Estimation

€500 - 1,000

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER W

1370 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER WITH HIS BIRTH AND BEHEADING. Russian, 18th century. Tempera on wood panel. Restored. 37.8 x 32.2 cm.

Estimation

€200 - 400

AN ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER AS THE

1371 - AN ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER AS THE ANGEL OF THE DESERT WITH SCENES OF HIS BIRTH AND BEHEADING. Russia, 19th century. Wood panel with two sponki on the ends. Oil painting. 31.1 x 27.3 cm. Vertical crack; lower border restored. 31.1 x 27.3 cm.

Estimation

€180 - 360

A MONUMENTAL VITA ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FO

1372 - A MONUMENTAL VITA ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER FROM A CHURCH ICONOSTASIS Russian, 18th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The background is gilded. The border has been stripped down to the levkas; there are restorations. 86.5 x 67 cm.

Estimation

€4,500 - 9,000

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST Russi

1373 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST Russian, 19th century. Tempera on wood panel. The halos are gilded. Minor retouching. 39 x 33.7 cm.

Estimation

€500 - 1,000

A VERY LARGE ICON DEPICTING ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNE

1374 - A VERY LARGE ICON DEPICTING ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER WITH SCENES FROM HIS LIFE. Russian, mid-19th century. Tempera on wood panel. Painted in bright colors against a golden background. The border has been partially restored. 52.6 x 44 cm.

Estimation

€150 - 300

A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE MAJOR FEASTS Russian, c

1375 - A LARGE ICON DEPICTING THE MAJOR FEASTS Russian, circa 1800 Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The silvered background is covered with a golden lacquer. Minor retouching. 43.8 x 36.7 cm.

Estimation

€500 - 1,000

ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER WITH SCEN

1376 - ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER WITH SCENES FROM HIS LIFE Russian, second half of the 18th century. Tempera on wood panel. The silvered background is covered with a golden lacquer. Minor paint blistering; minimally restored. 31.7 x 26.1 cm.

Estimation

€150 - 300

A FINE ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER Ru

1377 - A FINE ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER Russian, probably Vyg, late 18th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg over canvas. Gold ground. The lower border is slightly damaged. 33.1 x 28 cm.

Estimation

€500 - 1,000

ICON DEPICTING THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST Russian, 19th

1378 - ICON DEPICTING THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST Russian, 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halos are silvered. Restored. 34.7 x 31.4 cm.

Estimation

€240 - 480

A LARGE DOUBLE-SIDED ICON DEPICTING THE BAPTISM OF

1379 - A LARGE DOUBLE-SIDED ICON DEPICTING THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST AND THE NATIVITY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD Russia, 19th century. Wood panel with two sponki on the front sides. Egg tempera on a chalk ground; halos gilded. 53.2 x 43.8 cm.

Estimation

€1,800 - 3,600

AN ICON OF THE RESURRECTION AND DESCENT INTO HELL

1380 - AN ICON OF THE RESURRECTION AND DESCENT INTO HELL WITHIN 16 FEAST DAYS AND THE FOUR EVANGELISTS Russian, 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Finely executed on a gold ground. Partially restored. 30.6 x 26.1 cm.

Estimation

€300 - 600

A FINE VITA ICON OF ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER AS THE

1381 - A FINE VITA ICON OF ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER AS THE ANGEL OF THE DESERT WITH A SILVER BASMA SILVER-BASMA Russian, Palekh, 19th century (icon), Russian, Moscow, Dmitry Andreyevich Gorbunov, 1893 (basma) (Basma) Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halos and wings are made of gold. Silver basma with engraved decoration. Cyrillic inscriptions with names on the reverse. The basma is marked with a city hallmark, an assayer’s mark, the 84 standard, and the maker’s mark “D.G.” in Cyrillic. Pa

Estimation

€1,500 - 3,000

A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING THE BEHEADING OF SAINT

1382 - A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING THE BEHEADING OF SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER WITH A SILVER-GILT OKLAD Russia, 18th century (icon), Russia, Nizhny Novgorod, Ivan Ivanov Udalov, 1857 (oklad) Russian, 18th century (icon), Russia, Nizhny Novgorod, Ivan Ivanov Udalov, 1857 (oklad) Single panel with two sponki on the reverse. Kovcheg, egg tempera on a chalk ground, silvered tempera on a wood panel with kovcheg. The silvered background is covered with a golden lacquer. The silver-gilt oklad is heavily repouss

Estimation

€800 - 1,600

A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNN

1383 - A VERY FINE ICON DEPICTING SAINT JOHN THE FORERUNNER AS THE ANGEL OF THE DESERT. Russian, Palekh, early 19th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halos are gilded, and the wings feature chrysography. Two selected saints on the borders: the Guardian Angel and the Prophetess Anna. Minor vertical cracking; the background and border have been minimally restored. 31.1 x 26.3 cm.

Estimation

€1,200 - 2,400

ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RESUR

1384 - ICON DEPICTING THE DESCENT INTO HELL AND THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, FEATURING THE 16 MAJOR FEASTS OF THE ORTHODOX LITURGICAL YEAR AND THE FOUR EVANGELISTS. Russian, 19th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Gold ground. Vertical cracks restored. 35.5 x 30.5 cm.

Estimation

€750 - 1,500

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