720

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Kazan Mother of God, 19th c. A good example in a larger than normal size, executed in the traditional "Old" style. 13.75"x12".

721

A RUSSIAN ICON: St. Nicholas, mid 19th c. Classic Palekh School. Here Nicholas is depicted in the traditional manner, dressed as bishop, delivering a blessing and holding the Gospels open to Luke 6:17. Beautiful and ornate detailing throughout. The left border with the bishop Saint Averkiy and on the right border the Holy Martyr Trophimus. In original "as found" condition. Saint Averkiy (Abercius) is distinguished by the title "Equal-To-The-Apostles". He was bishop of Hieropolis in the 2nd century and was considered a great miracle worker. 14"x12".

722

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Mother of God Joy To All Who Suffer, 19th c. A fine example of this popular image. The borders with the Guardian Angel and the Holy Martyr marina. 14"x12".

723

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Vladimir Mother of God, 19th c. A good example of this beloved tenderness variant. Excellent condition. 14"x11.5".

724

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Entry Into Jerusalem, 20th c. Exceptional detail throughout executed in the Old Style. 12"x10".

725

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Mother of God Joy To All Who Suffer, 19th c. Interesting variation with the addition of Sts. Nikon, Sergiy and Varlam. Top border with the Trinity. 12.5"x10.5".

726

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Kazan Mother of God, 19th c. Executed in the 16th century style. Verso with old faded dedicatory inscription. 12.5"x10".

727

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Lord Almighty, 19th c. Christ delivers a blessing and holds the Gospels open to Matthew 11:28. Overlaid with a silver riza hallmarked Moscow, dated 1881 and with Cyrillic makers mark of "I.Z". 12.5"x10.5".

728

A RUSSIAN ICON: St. Nilus of Stolbensk, 18th c. Here Nil is shown in monastic garb. He stands before Christ who blesses him and the island monastery he founded is in the background. Nil Stolbenskiy, who died in 1554, takes the second part of his name from Stolbensk Island on Lake Soliger, where he lived previously. The somewhat faded inscription at the upper left reads: The Image of the Venerable Nila Stolbenskiy Wonder-Worker. 13.75"x10.75".

729

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Elevation of the Cross, 19th c. A beautiful icon faithfully executed in the 16th century style. At top center Bishop Makarius raises the cross as those gathered look on including Saints Helen and Constantine. The inscription along the top border identifies the image as "The Elevation of the Cross of Our Lord" - "Vozdvizhenie Kresta Gospodneya". The Elevation of the Cross is a major festival celebrated on September 14th. A rarely encountered theme. 12.5"x10".

730

A RUSSIAN ICON: St. Nicholas of Mozhaisk, c.1890. In this less frequently encountered variant Nicholas is depicted full length with a sword and building held in his outstretched arms. Although the existing inscription simply identifies the subject as "The Holy Nicholas Wonder-Worker", this composition is usually associated with the city of Mozhaisk. 12.25"x10.5".

731

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Lord Almighty, c.1890. A colorful and brilliant image of the Saviour executed on an intricately incised gilded ground. 12"x10.5".

732

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Lord Almighty, 19th/20th c. A traditional depiction of Christ overlaid with a repoussE9 and chased silver riza hallmarked Moscow, dated 1865 and with Cyrillic makers mark of "M.F." Painted icon apparently later. 12"x10".

733

A RUSSIAN ICON: In Four Parts, 19th c. Clockwise from upper left the images are "The Mother of God Softener of Evil Hearts", "The Mother of God of Unexpected Joy", "Saint John the Theologian", and "Saint Nicholas". Finely painted. 12.25"x10.5".

734

A RUSSIAN ICON: St. Nicholas, 20th c. A finely painted icon of St. Nicholas overlaid with an exceptionally detailed and heavy silvered metal riza. Riza circa 1860’s. 12.5"x10.5".

735

A RUSSIAN ICON: St. Nicholas, 19th c. probably Mstera. The borders with the Guardian Angel and St. Alexandria. 14"x12".