736

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Soothe My Sorrows Mother of God, 19th c. The infant Christ reclines on the Virgin’s lap and holds a scroll which begins "Render true Judgments, show kindness and mercy to his brother..." (Zechariah 7:9-10). Overlaid with a lovely gilded metal riza. 13"x9.5".

737

A RUSSIAN ICON: The "Not By Hands Made Image", c.1890. A finely executed image painted atop an ornately incised and gilded ground. The left border with St. Stephen and the right with St. Evdokia. 14"x12".

738

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Lord Almighty, c.1890. Christ delivers a blessing and holds the Gospels open to John 13:34 "A New Commandment I Give Unto You, that ye also love one another". Overlaid with a finely engraved silver-gilt riza hallmarked Moscow and dated 1880. Contained in a custom-fitted kiot. This subject with the accompanying Gospel text was often used as a wedding icon for the groom. Excellent condition. Overall 9"x8".

739

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Jerusalem Mother of God, 19th c. A fine example of this less frequently encountered Odigitriya variant. Tenderly painted with good detail. Attributed to Saint Luke, the feast day for this icon is October 12th and November 13th. 8.5"x7".

740

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Iverskaya Mother of God, 19th c. Overlaid with a repoussE9 and chased silver-gilt riza hallmarked Moscow, dated 1864 and Cyrillic makers mark "D.O." 12.5"x10".

741

A RUSSIAN ICON: Saint Nicholas, c.1880. A large and colorful icon with ornately decorated borders and background. The left border with Saint Prokopiy and on the right Basil the Great. 14"x12".

742

A RUSSIAN ICON: Simeon the God-Receiver, 19th c. Here the infant Christ is held by the aged Simeon (see Luke 2:25-38). The abbreviated inscription along the top reads Svatuiy Pravednuiy Simeon Bogopriymets - The Holy and Righteous Simeon the God-Receiver. A rare subject. 11"x9".

743

A RUSSIAN ICON: Saint Panteleimon, 19th c. This patron of Doctors and Medical workers takes his name from the Greek meaning "All-Merciful". He holds a medicine box. 10"x8".

744

A RUSSIAN ICON: Selected Saints, 19th c. Beneath an image of Christ at top center are Saints Blaise, Nicholas and Zinoida. Beautifully painted. 12.5"x10.5".

745

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Old Testament Trinity, 19th c. A finely painted icon depicting the three angels who appeared to the Patriarch Abraham as recorded in Chapter 18 of the book of Genesis. Abraham’s wife, Sarah, looks on from behind the door of their "tent". Ornately decorated borders. The inscription along the base reads The Holy Trinity. A fine icon in original untouched condition. 14"x12".

746

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Mother of God Joy To All Who Suffer, c.1900. A standard depiction, however the manner in which the Virgin holds her hand in a blessing gesture would suggest this icon was commissioned for an Old Believer. Another interesting addition are the top row of added Saints Julita and Kirik, the Guardian Angel, St. Nikita and St. Marina. 13.5"x12".

747

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Kazan Mother of God, c.1900. Naturalistically rendered and overlaid with a machine engraved silver riza, hallmarked Moscow and with Cyrillic makers mark "E.K." 10.5"x9".

748

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Bogoliubskaya Mother of God, 19th c. The entire icon overlaid with a finely crafted repoussE9 and chased silver riza, hallmarked Moscow and dated 1837. Fabulous silver work. 10.5"x9".

749

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Feodorovskaya Mother of God, 20th c. A finely painted icon executed in the traditional Old Style with great attention to detail. Wood panel consistent with the 16th/17th century. 11.5"x9".

750

A RUSSIAN ICON: The Birth of the Mother of God, 19th c. Here Anna, the mother of Mary, reclines on a bed after giving birth. Servants prepare to bathe the newborn child. Mary’s father Joakhim, looks on from the right. The condensed and abbreviated inscription along the top margin reads Rozhdestvo (Birth) Presvyatoe (of the Most Holy) Bogoroditsui (Birth-Giver of God). One of the 12 great festivals, it is celebrated on September 8th. 12.25"x10.5".

751

A RUSSIAN ICON: St. Nicholas of Mozhaisk, c.1905. The left border with the Guardian Angel, the right border with Saint Anna. Finely painted. 10"x8".