548

A VERY FINE RUSSIAN ICON: "O All-Hymned Mother" circa 1890. The title for this icon is derived from Kontakion Thirteen from the Akathis Canon "O All-Hymned Mother, bearer of the holiest of holies Word...". In excellent condition. 14 inches x 12.25 inches (35.5cm x 31.5cm). Estimate $1,500-$2,000

549

A FINE RUSSIAN ICON: Coronation of the Mother of God, circa 1890, probably Palekh School or Palekh trained painter. Exquisite detail and intricately incised gold leaf field. Of the highest quality. 14.5 inches x 12.5 inches (37cm x 31.5cm). Estimate $1,200-$1,800

550

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Consolation Mother of God or Vatopedskaya, circa 1875. Finely painted on an intricately incised gold leaf field. A less frequently encountered subject. 8.75 inches x 7.25 inches (22cm x 18.5cm). Estimate $600-$900

551

A FINE RUSSIAN ICON: The Iverskaya Mother of God, dated 1896. An exceptionally painted icon overlaid with a stupendous heavily repousse and chased silver-gilt riza with enamel title plaque. Riza hallmarked Moscow, 84 silver standard, dated 1896 and with Cyrillic maker's mark "S.Zh." Stunning! 12.5 inches x 10.5 inches (32cm x 26.5cm). Estimate $2,000-$3,000

552

A FINE RUSSIAN ICON: "The Holy Cloth", circa 1890. Finely painted on an intricately incised and faux enameled gilt ground. Two angels support the cloth upon which the face of Christ was miraculously imprinted. The Slavonic inscription at top identifies the image as "The Not-Made-By-Hands Image of our Lord". Very good condition. 14.25 inches x 12.25 inches (36.5cm x 31.5cm). Estimate $800-$1,200

553

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Baptism of Christ, circa 1890, probably Moscow by a Palekh-trained artist. Here John the Forerunner baptizes Christ in the Jordan as three angels look on. The inscription at top reads "The Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ". Beautiful! 12 inches x 10.25 inches (30.5cm x 26cm). Estimate $1,200-$1,800

554

A RUSSIAN ICON: St. Demetrius of Thessalonika, circa 1890. Here Dimitriy strikes down the King of the Infidels. 9 inches x 7 inches (23cm x 18cm). Estimate $600-$800

555

A VERY FINE RUSSIAN ICON: Selected Saints, circa 1890, probably a specialized Moscow workshop. From the left The Venerable Martha, The Holy Martyr Ephraim Bishop and the Holy Martyr Anthysa. Of the highest quality with equally high quality faux enamel borders. Very fine condition. 12.25 inches x 10.5 inches (31cm x 26.5cm). Estimate $800-$1,200

556

A RUSSIAN ICON: St. Alexander Nevskiy and St. Zinoida, circa 1890. Intricately incised background. Christ delivers a blessing at top. The borders with the Guardian Angels. 14 inches x 12.25 inches (36cm x 31.5cm). Estimate $1,000-$1,500