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A FINE RUSSIAN ICON: The Feodor Mother of God, circa 1680, Moscow. Fine shading and modeling in this tenderness variant made famous by the appearance of the prototype in the year 1239 in the city of Kostrom. 12.5 inches by 10.75 inches (32 cm by 27 cm).

Estimate $1,750-$2,250

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A RUSSIAN ICON: St. John the Forerunner as Angel of the Wilderness, circa 1650 and set into a later panel. Here John holds a salver containing his head and in his hand a scroll which begins "Behold the Lamb of God...". The entire icon overlaid with an exceptional silver-gilt, repoussé and chased riza hallmarked Moscow and dated 1890. 12.5 inches by 10.5 inches (32 cm by 26 cm).

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Tenderness Mother of God, 18th or 19th century in the 15th century style. This would seem to be a reverse image of the Yakhromskaya Mother of God, which first appeared in the year 1482 to a young man named Kosmas who later became a monk. 12.25 inches by 10.5 inches (31 cm by 26.5 cm).

Estimate $1,250-$2,000

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Vladimir Mother of God, circa 1680. A finely rendered image of probably the most recognized icon of the Mother of God in Russian iconography. The overall high quality and style would seem to suggest the offered lot was a product of the Tsar's workshop. 12.5 inches by 11 inches (32 cm by 29 cm).

Estimate $1,750-$2,500

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Descent Into Hades, circa 1625. At center Christ stands atop the broken gates of Hades. Beneath, Adam and Eve rise from their tombs. Behind them the Old Testament Prophets and Patriarchs. 12 inches by 10.5 inches (31 cm by 27 cm).

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

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A FINE RUSSIAN ICON: Selected Saints beneath an image of Christ Immanuel, circa 1650. The borders overlaid with silver repoussé basma work. Overall very good state of preservation. 12.5 inches by 10.25 inches (32 cm by 26 cm).

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

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A RUSSIAN ICON: The Mother of God of the Passion, 18th century. In the West, this image is known as Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Executed on an unusually thick panel with double kovcheg. 12.5 inches by 11 inches (32 cm by 28 cm).

Estimate $1,500-$1,750

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A RUSSIAN ICON: Saint Nicholas, circa 1650. The entire image overlaid with silver basma work with traces of gilding. 12.25 inches by 10.25 inches (31 cm by 26 cm).

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

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A RUSSIAN ICON: Saint Makariy Zhelton, Wonderworker, 17th century. Here Makariy delivers a blessing with his hands configured in the manner favored by the Old Believers. He stands before an image of the Trinity, the namesake of one of the three monasteries he founded. A lovely old icon. 12 inches by 10.25 inches (30 cm by 26 cm).

Estimate $1,000-$1,500