Icons auctions
Tempera, gilt, board size: 31 x 26 cm. After restoration.
Silver, dimensions: 73 x 92 mm, with ear piece 108 mm. Signed B. C. Good condition.
Silver, wood, oil. Dimensions: 135 x 180 mm (without the ear). Signed, good condition.
Brass, enamel, dimensions (when unfolded): 187 x 72 mm. Very good condition.
Brass, enamel, dimensions: 52 x 56 mm. Very good condition.
19th century | 31 x 26 cm Lot description A traditional Russian Orthodox icon, painted in tempera on a wooden board, dating from the 19th century. It depicts the "Virgin Znamenie" (Sign of the Virgin Mary) in a central medallion, surrounded by angels and saints. Rich gilded decoration and a decorative border with geometric ornaments underline the iconographic significance of the work.Preservat...
A Russian icon with silver oklad depicting Christ Pantocrator Moscow, 1877 Height x width: 22 x 18 cm. tempera on panel depicting Christ Pantocrator, with robes, book attribute and halo. Silver oklad. The back covered with rose velvet.Hallmarked with the multi-funcional hallmark for silver at a fineness of 84 zolotniks (875/1000) used in Moskow in 1877, assayer Ivan Yefimovich Konstantinov. It...
A Russian icon with silver oklad depicting Christ Pantocrator Moscow, circa 1880-1890 Height x width x depth: 23 x 19.5 x 5 cm. tempera on panel depicting Christ Pantocrator, with robes, book attribute and halo. Silver oklad. The back covered with rose velvet. Set in a not coeval gilded wooden frame.Hallmarked with the multi-funcional hallmark for silver at a fineness of 84 zolotniks (875/1000...
Artist unidentified, Saints Oil on canvas, 81.5 x 55 cm / 39.5 x 68.5 cm Most likely part of a larger work (altarpiece?) from which it was cut off (cut marks). 17th century (?). [IDz]
Russian icon with frame 19th century Height x width x depth: 38.5 x 35.5 x 8.5 cm. Depicted in full length, Saint Paul the Thaumaturge, the first Christian hermit, appears as an elderly figure positioned at the center of the icon, surrounded by the desert, a symbol of his ascetic way of life. This reference is further emphasized by his hermit’s tunic and his long white beard and hair, signs ...
Madonna with Child, Russian icon 22.5 x 18 cm with silver lapel. Hallmarks and date. State of conservation: oxidized parts
Russian icon with oklad depicting the Mother of God joy of all the afflicted 19th century Height x width: 34 x 28 cm. the Virgin is at the center of the scene and around her are portrayed the ''afflicted'' such as: the offended, the naked pilgrims, the hungry, and the sick. The diffusion of this icon experienced considerable fortune from the late 17th century, following a miracle performed by ...
Russian icon with oklad depicting the Mother of God of the Sign 20th century Height x width: 44.5 x 35.5 cm. this iconography has its origins in the earliest Christian depictions found in the Catacombs, drawing inspiration from the pagan iconography of the Orant. Mary is shown in a half-length pose with her arms raised and hands open, palms facing upward—a symbol of prayer and adoration. In ...
A Russian icon with silver oklad depicting Christ Pantocrator St. Petersburg, circa 1860 Height x width: 27.5 x 23 cm. depicted with halo, robes, attributes and silver background.Hallmarked with the multi-funcional hallmark for silver at a fineness of 84 zolothnik (875/1000) used in St. Petersburg around 1860. Item condition grading: **** good.The icon is in a good state of preservation with t...
Russian icon depicting Christ Pantocrator Early 20th century Height x width x depth with theca: 28 x 25.5 x 7 cm. Set in a wooden shrine, the icon depicts Christ the Blesser, one of the most sacred and widespread images in the Orthodox tradition. The term Pantocrator, ‘Almighty’, emphasises Christ's role as Judge and Lord of the universe. Christ is depicted frontally, with a solemn gaze an...
A Russian icon with silver oklad depicting Christ Pantocrator Moscow, 1899-1908 Height x width: 31 x 26.5 cm. depicted with halo, robes, attributes and silver background.Hallmarked with the multi-funcional hallmark for silver at a fineness of 84 kokoshnik (875/1000) used in Moskow from the 1899 to 1908, assayer Ivan Sergeyevich Lebedkin. Item condition grading: **** good.The icon is in a good ...
Stanislaw Brosznowski (?), Ecce homo, 1894 Gouache and mixed technique on paper, 38 x 38 cm / 19 x 19 cm (light passe-partout) Signed in the lower right corner. Dedication on the back, signed by the artist (?) and dated (date the work was created?). [HG]
Russian icon depicting Virgin and child 19th century Height x width: 31 x 26.5 cm. the Virgin holds the Child with her right arm, while her right hand points at him. This composition is known as the Virgin Eleusa (Eleusa = benevolent in Greek, later translated as Tenderness or Umileniye in Russian), which conveyed very well the content of the Fedorovskaya Tenderness type image and depicts the ...
Russian icon depicting St. Nicholas the thaumaturge 19th century Height x width: 29 x 23 cm. sided by Jesus and the Virgin in the highest corner.St. Nicholas is among the most venerated saints in Russia.The saint's story is accompanied by a very rich hagiographic literature. The saint from birth observed the fasts imposed by Orthodox rule, refusing breast milk until sunset on Wednesdays and Fr...
Russian icon depicting St. John the Evangelist early 19th century Diameter: 24 cm. depicting the saint at rest, shown at the center in half-figure, elder with white hair and beard, symbol of the wisdom and divine illumination. The iconography is characterised by a serene face, concentrate, with a mysthic gaze, depicted while he is writing something on a book or, as in this case, a roll, symbol...
A Russian icon depicting Christ Pantocrator 19th century Height x width: 30 x 26 cm. Tempera on panel depicting Christ Pantocrator with saints in small side aediculae. Item condition grading: **** good.The icon is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time; falls of color.
Icon depicting Madonna with the Child Veneto-Cretan school, 17th century Altezza x larghezza: 48 x 25 cm. The Virgin of Smolensk belongs to the fundamental type of depiction of the Virgin Odigitria, understood as "She who shows the way". The Virgin retains the solemnity that characterises the canon of the Virgin Odigitria, she is presented frontally with her head gently inclined towards her so...
Russian Icone depicting the Pantocrator 19th century Height x width: 42 x 33 cm. The Christ Pantocrator surrounded by two angels and the full figures of St. John the Baptist and the Deipara, from the Greek Θεοτόκος, Theotókos, meaning “She who begets God,” and the Russian Bogoróditsa, meaning “Mother of God,” a title of the Virgin Mary, used especially in the Eastern Christia...
Icon depicting Peter of Kiev 20th century Height x width: 26.5 x 22 cm. Peter of Kiev is a venerated saint in the Russian Orthodox Church, whose patron saint he is. He was a monk and iconographer and founder of a monastery. He is often depicted wearing episcopal robes, the archiepiscopal stole (homophorion), while with his right hand he makes the sign of blessing and in his left hand holds a b...
Russian icon depicting the Twelve Great Feasts 19th century Height x width: 39 x 29.5 cm. The icon depicts the twelve Great Feasts of the Orthodox liturgical calendar, i.e. the most important feasts of the year. The feasts are depicted in squares surrounding the central section, which is occupied by the most important feast, namely Easter and the Resurrection. These depictions include: the Nat...
Icon depicting the Archangel Gabriel Early 20th century Height x widths: 18 x 14.5 cm. Central oval decorated in enamels, set in a niello metal oklad. Item condition grading: *** fair.The icon is in a fair state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time; many falls of color.
A Russian icon depicting an Archangel Gabriel 19th century Height x width x depth: 10 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm the standing Archangel, wearing sumptuous robes of rich and luminous colours, with broad wings spread behind him. In his right hand he holds a flower, a symbol of purity and divine announcement, while his left hand is raised in a gesture of blessing or presentation. Item condition grading: ***...
Russian icon depicting Virgin and Child 19th century Height x width x depth: 54 x 44 x 5 cm. The Smolensk Madonna belongs to the fundamental type of depiction of the Virgin Odigitria, understood as “She who shows the way,” of which she is perhaps the most widespread and popular type in Russia. The Virgin retains the solemnity that distinguishes the Virgin Odigitria canon; she is presented ...
Russian Stauroteca icon with bronze cross, enamel, and oklad 19th century Height x width: 44.5 x 38 cm. The work depicts Calvary with Jesus crucified and at the sides his Mother, Martha and the centurion Longinus; the cross is a typical Russian Orthodox type and features:at the top, the figure of Christ the Saviour with a halo and slightly lower, two angels; the Body of Christ is fixed to the ...
Russian icon depicting St. Peter 19th century Height x width: 54 x 27 cm. the standing St. Peter, full-length, with the keys of Paradise hanging from his left wrist, while with both hands he holds a book to represent apostolic doctrine and letters. Item condition grading: **** good.The icon is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use ov...
Russian Icone depicting the Pantocrator 19th century Height x width: 53 x 46 cm. the figure of the Christ surrounded by two angels and the full figures of St. John the Baptist and the Deipara, from the Greek Θεοτόκος, Theotókos, meaning “She who begets God,” and the Russian Bogoróditsa, meaning “Mother of God,” a title of the Virgin Mary, used especially in the Eastern Christ...
Russian icon with oklad depicting Vergin and Child 19th century Height x width: 33 x 27.5 cm. the Virgin holds the Child with her right arm, while her right hand points at him. This composition is known as the Virgin Eleusa (Eleusa = benevolent in Greek, later translated as Tenderness or Umileniye in Russian), which conveyed very well the content of the Fedorovskaya Tenderness type image and d...
Russian icon depicting the Mother of the God of the Sign Early 20th century Height x width: 31 x 26 cm. The iconography known as the ‘Mother of God of the Sign’ has its origins in the earliest Christian depictions in the Catacombs, inspired by the pagan iconography of the Orante, where she is presented as a half-length figure with her arms raised and her hands open with palms upwards, a sy...
Russian triptych 20th century Height x width: 30.5 x 40 cm. depicting St. Nicholas in the center, half-length, with his right hand blessing and the book in his left hand. On the sides, on the wings of the triptych, are depicted St. Jhon the Baptist and St. George megalomartyr, standing and frontal.St. Nicholas is among the most venerated saints in Russia.The saint's story is accompanied by a v...
Russian icon with Saints Late 19th century Height x width: 24.5 x 22 cm. Tempera on panel with floral patterned frame. In center three figures of saints, standing and frontal. Item condition grading: **** good.The icon is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time.
Russian icon depicting St. George and the Dragon Early 20th century Height x width: 15 x 12,5 cm. The iconography of St. George and the Dragon is a symbol of Christian virtues, courage, and the triumph of good over evil. St. George is depicted as a knight, placed on a white horse, symbol of purity, and holding a lance with which he pierces the dragon, typically represented as a terrifying beas...
Icon depicting the Archangel Gabriel Early 20th century Diameter: 26.5 cm. circular in shape, depicting the Archangel Gabriel placed at three-quarters, probably caught at the moment when he addresses the Virgin in the Annunciation scene. Item condition grading: **** good.The icon is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time; ne...
Russian icon with oklad depicting the Virgin with the Baby 19th century Height x width x depth: 43.5 x 38.5 x 9 cm. depicting the Mother of God of Kazan. The Mother of God is depicted up to her shoulders, her head slightly inclined towards the Child in a gesture of gentleness, while her hands remain hidden. Christ is depicted standing erect, his right hand raised in a sign of blessing, while h...
Russian icon depicting the Virgin with Child and Saints 19th century Height x width x depth: 31.5 x 27 cm. The Virgin is placed in the centre, enthroned, caught while enveloping the Child Jesus, standing and full-length. On their sides are four saints of the Orthodox Church. Decorated with tempera on panel, gilded background and geometric decorations. Item condition grading: **** good.The icon...
Russian icon depicting the Twelve Great Feasts Early 20th century Height x width: 31 x 26.5 cm. The icon depicts the twelve Great Feasts of the Orthodox liturgical calendar, i.e. the most important feasts of the year. The feasts are depicted in squares surrounding the central section, which is occupied by the most important feast, namely Easter and the Resurrection. These depictions include: t...
Russian icon with oklad depicting Vergin and Child late 19th century Height x width: 31.5 x 26.5 cm. depicting the Mother of God of Kazan. The Mother of God is depicted up to her shoulders, her head slightly inclined towards the Child in a gesture of gentleness, while her hands remain hidden. Christ is depicted standing erect, his right hand raised in a sign of blessing, while his left is conc...
A Russia icon depicting the Holy Trinity 19th century Height x width x depth: 26.8 x 24 x 2.4 cm. Tempera on panel; The Holy Trinity is the fundamental and most important doctrine of the Christian churches; in it are represented God the Father, creator of heaven and earth, Jesus Christ, the Son begotten by the Father before all ages, and the Holy Spirit, whom the Father and the Son send to the...
A Russian icon depicting Christ Pantocrator 19th century Height x width: 47 x 38 cm. tempera on panel depicting Christ Pantocrator. Item condition grading: **** good.The icon is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time; falls of color.
Russian icon with oklad depicting Anna the Prophetess Late 19th-early 20th centuries. Height x width: 15.5 x 11 cm. Anna the Prophetess (in Russian Анна Пророчица), as described in the Gospel according to Luke, is presented as an elderly woman, belonging to the tribe of Asher, descended from the eighth son of Jacob. According to the Orthodox Church tradition, Anna, along with Sime...
Russian icon depicting Virgin and child 19th century Height x width: 31 x 25.5 cm. The Smolensk Madonna belongs to the fundamental type of depiction of the Virgin Odigitria, understood as “She who shows the way,” of which she is perhaps the most widespread and popular type in Russia. The Virgin retains the solemnity that distinguishes the Virgin Odigitria canon; she is presented frontally ...
Greek icon depicting Christ Pantocrator 18th century Height x width of frame: 41 x 37 cm. Height x width icon: 29 x 22 cm. Christ at the top flanked by the figure of the Virgin and St. John the Baptist; two saints inserted in aediculae below. Item condition grading: *** fair.The lot is in a fair state of preservation with the normal wear and defects commensurate with its age and use over time;...
A Russian icon depicting Virgin and Child 19th century Height x width x depth: 22.3 x 17.2 x 1.7 cm. depicting the Mother of God of Kazan. The Mother of God is depicted up to her shoulders, her head slightly inclined towards the Child in a gesture of gentleness, while her hands remain hidden. Christ is depicted standing erect, his right hand raised in a sign of blessing, while his left is conc...
Russian icon depicting St. Peter 19th century Height x width: 17 x 14 cm. In wood, on a gilded background, appearing in the center is the half-length figure of St. Peter, recognizable by iconographic characteristic features such as the keys to Heaven, which he holds in his right hand firmly gripped and symbolizing the power conferred on him by Jesus: “To you I will give the keys of the kingd...
Russian icon depicting St. Micheal the Archangel Late 19th century Height x width: 15 x 12.5 cm. In Russian, Михаил, as written at the top of the icon. In the Orthodox tradition, when Archangel Michael is depicted on horseback, the iconography emphasizes his authority as the commander of the heavenly hosts in the battle against the forces of evil. In the icon, Archangel Michael is portra...
Russian icon depicting St.Theodore Moscow, 19th century Height x width: 11 x 8 cm. Saint Theodore, usually identified as Saint Theodore Stratelates or Saint Theodore Tiron, is depicted in full length at the center of the icon, surrounded by a golden background adorned with elegant stylized vegetal motifs. In Orthodox tradition, the Saint is venerated as a Christian warrior, a symbol of courage...
Imago Pietatis icon 20th century Diameter: 10 cm. The Imago Pietatis is a Christian iconography depicting Christ suffering, with his hands crossed and his face marked by the Passion. In this case, Christ has his eyes open, symbolising death and resurrection. In Russian icons, this type of depiction is known as "Do not weep for me, Mother". Item condition grading: **** good.The icon is in a goo...
Russian icon with Saints 19th century Height x width: 31 x 27 cm. divided into three scenes depicting, respectively: St. Nicholas at the top left, mediator of justice; the beheading of St. John the Baptist at the right, often depicted to remind us of divine justice and the contrast between good and evil; and four saints at the bottom. Item condition grading: **** good.The icon is in a good sta...
Russian icon with Saints 19th century Height x width: 34.5 x 28 cm. Tempera on panel, depicting four saints, standing and full-length, turned three-quarter-length, as they face the figure of Jesus, placed in the centre at the top in the position of Christ Pantocrator standing in the clouds. Item condition grading: **** good.The icon is in a good state of preservation with the normal wear and d...
Russian icon of the Seeing Eye 19th century Height x width: 9 x 7 cm. the Seeing Eye (Всевидящеее Око Божие in Russian), Orthodox Christian iconography representing God's omniscience and omnipresence. The divine Eye, in the center, is embedded in a complex structure of circles and geometric figures, evoking the mystery of the Trinity and the cosmic order, recalling the celes...