1585

RUSSIAN ICON: The Entry Into Jerusalem, circa 1890, probably Palekh school. A finely painted example of the important church feast. Here Christ is seen riding an ass, his disciples behind him and a crowd of onlookers including some carrying palms, look on. The city walls and gate to the city are shown rear right. Exquisitely painted. The borders in faux enameling. The top border with a condensed inscription identifying the image as "The Entrance Into Jerusalem of our Lord Jesus Christ." Beautiful! 12.25"x10.25".

1586

RUSSIAN ICON: The Elevation of the True and Life-Giving Cross, circa 1890. This icon illustrated the feast celebrated on September 14th (Sept. 27th New Style). At center the Bishop of Jerusalem, Makarius together with Sylvester, elevate the cross before a gathering of people. On the left the Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena who is said to have discovered the true cross of Christ at the site of the Holy Sepuleher. Painted following the 16th century style, the borders with faux cloisonné enameling. Beautiful! 12.25"x10.5".

1587

RUSSIAN ICON: Mother of God Joy to All Who Suffer, 19th century, probably Palekh. An interesting and unique variation. The Mother of God in the center within a circle of light. She holds a scepter and a flower and scroll. She is surrounded by angels and suffering humans. At top Christ and God the Father place a crown on the Virgin. Painted in the miniature technique with exception single hairbrush detail. A beautiful and unique variant. 11.5"x10".

1588

RUSSIAN ICON: The Crucifixion, 19th century. At center the crucified Christ surrounded by the three Marys at left and the Apostle John and the Roman Centurion Longinus at right. The corners depicting the Removal From the Cross and the Placement in the Tomb. The borders with Saints Guriy, Samon, Aviv and Boniface. 14"x12.25".

1589

RUSSIAN ICON: A Matching Three Piece Deisis Grouping, 19th century. A beautiful set of icons depicting Christ (the Lord Almighty) at center, Christ delivers a blessing and holds an open book of Gospels to Matthew 11:28. On the left and right The Mother of God and John the Forerunner (Baptist) intercede with Christ on behalf of humanity. The Virgin holds a scroll with text that begins "Ruler Most Gracious, Lord Jesus Christ". Saint John holds a palen which contains the infant Christ to whom he points. His scroll begins "Behold the Lamb of God...". The background intricately incised. The borders beautifully decorated to simulate cloisonné enameling. A very fine, rare and beautiful group. 9"x21" (together).

1590

RUSSIAN ICON: Saint Nicholas, Ural Mountain School, circa 1825. A very fine and less frequently encountered bust portrait with Gospels and blessing hand executed on a gold leaf ground. The borders with St. Peter Metropolitant of Moscow and Saint Gregory. Beautiful untouched condition. 10.5"x9.25".

1591

RUSSIAN ICON: The Iverskaya Mother of God, 19th century. A beautifully painted icon executed in the traditional Old Style. The entire image overlaid with an ornate riza. 12.5"x10.5".           

1592

RUSSIAN ICON: The New Testament Trinity, circa 1890. Although this Trinity pattern was officially unacceptable, it nevertheless was very common. Here Christ is seen on the left holding his cross. On the right is God the Father of Lord Sabaoth. Depicting God in such a manner was condemned by the Seventh Ecumenical Council and forbidden by the Council of Moscow in 1666. Above them along the top is a dove, symbol of the Holy Spirit. The gold leaf field incised to create a ray-like pattern. The borders colorfully decorated in faux enameling. 10.5"x8.5".

1593

RUSSIAN ICON: A Rare, Artist Signed Example of the Smolensk Mother of God, 18th century. A charming and tender icon of this famous Hodigetria variant. The Virgin and Child framed with an ornate decorative border. An abbreviated Old Church Slavonic title appears over the left shoulder of Mary. It reads "The Image of the Smolensk Hodigetria Most Holy Mother of God." Excellent condition. The mid-left border with period inscription "painted by Ermon Danilov". 12"x10".

1594

RUSSIAN ICON: The Deisis, 19th century. At center Christ is seated upon a throne. He holds a gospel open to Matthew 11:28. On the left the Mother of God on the right John the Forerunner. The left border with the Guardian Angel on the right border Saint Basil the Great. In original untouched condition. 10.75"x9".

1595

RUSSIAN ICON: The Korsun Mother of God, 19th century. A beautifully painted icon of this popular image depicting the Virgin and Child in a tender cheek-to-cheek embrace. Following the traditional Old Style of painting. Beautiful. 14"x11.5".

1596

RUSSIAN ICON: The Lord Almighty, 19th century. Christ delivers a blessing and holds the Gospels open to Matthew 11:28. The title of this subject is taken from the book of Revelation 1:8 "I am the Alpha and the Omega says the Lord, Who Is, Who Was, and Who Is To Come, the Almighty". Intricately decorated background and borders. Executed in the traditional Old Style. 12.25"x10.5".          

1597

RUSSIAN ICON: The Archangel Gabriel, 19th century. A full-length depiction of this heavenly messenger. Gabriel holds a stem of flowers and a lantern. Christ delivers a blessing from the Heavens above. 12.5"x10.5".

1598

RUSSIAN ICON: St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, 18th century. A traditional depiction of Nicholas shown as Bishop, holding the Gospels and delivering a blessing. The entire icon overlaid with an elaborately repousséd and chased silver riza with applied halo. Riza dated 1786 and with indistinguishable makers mark. A beautiful icon having been professionally restored. 12.5"x11".