June 3rd, 2000 Catalog

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271, A FINE RUSSIAN ARTS-N-CRAFT TRIPTYCH, circa 1906, oil on wood panels. The central panel with Saint Nicholas. The left wing depicting the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the right wing depicting Christ appearing to the Apostles at the Sea of Tiberias, both post resurrection scenes. Each wing individually painted on arched wood panels and set into an incredible carved and painted frame executed in the Pan Slavic style and decorated with Archangels and gilt. The central panel being artist signed in Cyrillic (indistinguishable) and dated 1906. A large and impressive item. 32”x39”. Probably produced at Abramtsevo, Talashleino or Sergiev Posad. Estimate...... $3,500-$5,500

272, A VERY FINE BELGIAN CARVED AND PAINTED TRIPTYCH. The central panel with the Holy Family, the Virgin at left, the young Christ Child at center holding a book of Gospels which begins, “I am the Light of the World…”, on the right St. Joseph who holds a carpenter’s square and blooming lily. The left wing with the Guardian Angel. The right wing with Saint Lucy. The hinged framework intricately carved with dragons and a family crest at center. The verso of each wing also relief carved and with heraldic shields. Each painted panel signed “J. Anthony” and dated 1919. Jean – Baptiste Anthony (Belgian 1854-1930) 32”x45”. St. Lucy (d.304) was a stunningly beautiful young woman who converted to Christianity following the miraculous healing of her blind mother. According to legend, she tore out her own eyes and handed them to a suitor who admired them too much. In Latin, Lucy means “light”. She is the patron of the blind. A large and impressive triptych of the highest quality. Provenance: The Dr. & Mrs. Sartorious Collection. Estimate.... $10,000-$15,000

Lots 273-275

273, AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF LARGE CARVED WOOD FIGURES OF THE VIRGIN, St. Joseph & The Infant Christ, 19th century. Fully carved in the round, the two freestanding figures naturalistically executed. The clothing with deep folds, the heads each set with glass eyes, and each figure with gold leaf highlights and polychromed. Probably South German. Each figure an incredible 8 feet tall! Selling as a pair. Stunning! Estimate...... $8,000-$12,000

274, A RUSSIAN ICON: Angel of the Lord, 18th century. A large icon of the type usually positioned above the main doors leading into and out of the worship area of an Orthodox church. Meant to be viewed while exiting, the angel is to remind the viewer that God is watching you always and his retribution is fierce for those who do not follow the commandments. Dressed as a soldier wielding a sword he holds a scroll which begins, “O Great Merciful God, do not descend from heaven like fire and do not burn those who…” 49”x24”. Estimate...... $8,000-$12,000

275, A FINE PAIR OF CARVED MARBLE ANGEL TORCHERES, circa 1890. Fully carved in the round with finely detailed wings and drapery. Each supporting a gilt-bronze five light candelabra. Each figure 64”. Not shown with their carved cylindrical marble pedestals measuring 28” each. Probably Italian. Beautiful! Estimate...... $8,000-$12,000

276, Manner of SANO DI PIETRO (Italian 1405-1481)  “The Madonna and Child with Saints Peter and Paul”, TRIPTYCH. Oil on gold incised gilt-wood panels, The central panel with the enthroned Virgin holding the infant Christ. The left wing with the Apostle Saint Paul and on the right the Apostle Saint Peter. Each wing hinged and able to fold inward on the central panel with the reverse of each panel displaying a praying Angel of the Lord. 29” x 32” (open). Estimate...... $6,000-$10,000  Provenance: Wurlitzer Family Collection.

277, A PAIR OF BEAUTIFUL GERMAN CARVED ALTAR ANGELS Circa 1700, carved completely in the round and resting on plinths of fluffy clouds.  Two angels looking heavenward. Finely carved with good anatomical form and with deeply carved flowing hair, and elaborately draped garments. Refreshened paint.  Height 3 feet each. Estimate...... $4,000-$6,000

Lots 278-301

278, A VERY FINE GILDED SILVER MONSTRANCE, rising from an engraved six lobed base, the hexagonal stem with a bulbous node set with real stones and supporting an elaborate sunburst encircled exposition window surrounded by the symbols of the four Evangelists, and encircled with a row of brilliant cut Austrian stones. The finial surmounted with a cross. Stunning. H.25.5”. Estimate.... $3,500-$5,500

279, A VERY FINE SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL CHALICE, the six lobed base, bulbous-node and base of bowl with cabochons. The stem in champleve enamel and the base with a diamond encrusted cross. “F.X. Dutzenberg”. H.9.5”. Estimate.... $1,500-$2,500

280, A SPECTACULAR GILDED BRONZE AND SILVER MONSTRANCE,  overall Gothic style the sunburst exposition encircled with a ring of grapes and superposed cross form with the symbols of the four Evangelists. Comes with custom fitted storage case. H.30”. Estimate.... $1,750-$2,500

281, A FINE 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SILVER AND BRONZE CHALICE. The overall form heavily repousséd. The base with Christ, Mary and the Apostle John. The bowl with the Virgin and two female Saints. Estimate $400-$600

282, A PAIR OF FINE 19TH CENTURY BRONZE RELIQUARIES. The stem with an angel supporting a large glazed oval reserve with cross finial. H.19.5”. Estimate.... $2,000-$3,000

283, A FINE GILT BRONZE CHALICE WITH PATEN, the base engraved with implements of the passion. H.9.5”. Estimate $500-$750

284, A PAIR OF GILT BRONZE GOTHIC STYLE CANDLE STANDS. H.13.5”. Estimate $400-$600

285, A SILVER GILT CHALICE WITH STERLING PATEN. Overall engraved. H.8”. Estimate $500-$750

286, A 19TH CENTURY CARVED AND GILT RELIQUARY overlaid with a repoussé decorated bronze cover. The exposition window revealing a glazed circular reliquary with 10 relics. H.17.5”. Estimate............ $500-$750 Note: You are purchasing the reliquary only. The relics are given to the successful buyer at no charge.

287, A GILT BRONZE AND SILVER GOTHIC STYLE CHALICE AND PATEN. H.9”. Estimate $300-$500

288, A FINE STERLING-GILT ADRIAN HAMERS MONSTRANCE. The stem set with Saint Francis of Assisi. Comes with custom fitted storage case. H.29”. Estimate.... $1,500-$2,500

289, A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE BRONZE PASCHAL CANDLE STAND. H.4’. Estimate.... $1,000-$1,500

290, A PAIR OF LARGE & IMPRESSIVE GERMAN PEWTER pricket altar candlesticks, 18th century. Pewter pricket, circular drip pan, knob and baluster stem, tripartile voluted base on claw feet. Engraved “E.C. and dated 171” H.33”. Estimate....... $800-$1,200

291, RUSSIAN SILVER BOUND BOOK OF GOSPELS. The purple velvet cover with the Evangelists and the Risen Christ in silver on the cover, verso with corner plaques and the cross. Hallmarked Moscow, dated 1855 and Cyrillic maker’s mark “D.G.”. 9.25”x6.25”. Estimate....... $750-$1,500

292, A FINE ITALIAN MOSAIC OF THE EVANGELIST ST. JOHN in an arched frame. H.27”. Estimate.... $1,000-$2,000

293, A VERY FINE CARVED IVORY CORPUS, 19th century, French. Set on an inlaid wood cross. Height of Corpus 10”. Superb! Estimate.... $1,500-$2,500

294, A FRENCH BRONZE OF THE VIRGIN, 19th century. Signed on base “L. Marchanel” and “Klacmann”. H.14”. Estimate....... $600-$1,200

295, A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE BRONZE AND WOOD CRUCIFIX, European 19th century. Height of cross 47”. Estimate....... $750-$1,000

296, A VERY FINE PATTARINO GLAZED FIGURE OF THE BLACK MADONNA, signed on base. H.24.5”. Estimate....... $600-$1,200

297, A LARGE 18TH CENTURY CARVED IVORY CORPUS CHRISTI mounted on a wood cross. The Corpus L.15.5”. Estimate.... $2,000-$3,000

298, A FINE GILT BRONZE AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL GOSPEL STAND. The front with enameled plaques of the Evangelists and Sacred Heart. W.12.5”. Estimate....... $800-$1,200

299, A FINELY CARVED AND GILT WOOD RELIEF OF THE “SACRIFICE OF ISAAC.” Deeply carved in relief and set into an elaborate frame. A powerful image, 14” x 24” (panel size). Estimate...... $1,000-$1,500

300, A FINE RUSSIAN SILVER AND ENAMEL GOSPEL COVERS. The front cover with the Risen Christ and Evangelists. The back cover with the Nativity. The spine with a cross and Christ. The borders in intertwined cloisonné enamel. Spectacular! 9”x14.5”. Estimate...... $1,000-$2,000

301, A FINE GILT BRONZE GOSPEL STAND embellished with paste stones and enamel plaque. W.11.25”. Estimate............ $500-$750

301, A RARE 18TH CENTURY CARVED & GILT WOOD RELIQUARY. Carved in the round in the form of a forearm with a hand delivering a blessing, the hand being silver leafed. The central section with deeply carved oval exposition window displaying a first class relic of St. Blasie. Verso of relic with wax  Papal seal. H.15". Estimate.........$1,500-$2,000.Note: *You are buying the reliquary container only. The relic is given to the successful purchaser at no charge.

302, AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF FRENCH GILT BRONZE ANGEL TORCHERES, 19th century. The finely sculpted angels with detailed upward thrusting wings and delicately draped gowns supporting candle stands. Each with a French gilders signature marked Paris. Each figure 46.5” in height and resting on beautifully carved fluted columns (See Back Cover) Estimate.. $15,000-$20,000

Lots 303-311

303, ANDREA ZOFFOLI (Italian 19th century) “The Madonna and Child” Oil on canvas, Signed lower right “A. Zoffoli, Roma:” and signed verso, 24.75” x 20”. Estimate...... $1,500-$2,500

304, Adolf Liebscher (Czech b.1857-) “Holy Night” – the Virgin and Child. Oil on canvas, signed lower right. 26”x16.5”. Estimate...... $2,500-$3,500

305, ITALIAN SCHOOL (18th century) “St. Joseph and the Infant Christ” oil on wood panel. 12.25”x9”. Estimate...... $1,000-$1,500

306, after Andrea Del Sarto (Italian 1486-1531) “The Visitation” oil on canvas. 48.25”x30.75”. Estimate...... $1,500-$2,500

307, Pieter de Witte (Peter Candido) (Pietro d’Elia Candido) (Flemish 1548-1628) “Madonna and Child” oil on canvas, verso inscribed and dated “Oskar Hall 1885”. 25.5”x26.25”. Estimate...... $2,000-$3,000

308, after Domenico Bigordi Ghirlandaio (Italian 1449-1499) “Presentation of the Magi” oil on wood panel. Contained in an elaborately carved & gilded frame. 28” diameter. Estimate...... $6,000-$9,000

309, after Bartholome Esteban Murrillo (Spanish 1618-1682) “St. Joseph and the Infant Christ” oil on canvas. 30”x25”. Estimate...... $1,500-$2,000

310, ITALIAN SCHOOL (19th century) “The Placement in the Tomb” watercolor on paper. Contained in an elaborate shadowbox frame. 11.5”x8.5” Estimate............ $500-$750

311, after Guido Reni (Italian 1575-1642) “Christ Crowned with Thorns” oil on canvas. 16.5”x14”. Estimate $200-$300

Lots 312-327

312, RUSSIAN ICON: Korsun Mother of God, late 18th century. A warm and charming depiction of Mother and Child. The borders with silver basma. The heads encircled w/silver repoussé haloes, hallmarked Moscow & dated 1787. 13.25”x11”. Estimate...... $1,750-$2,500

313, RUSSIAN ICON: Sophia Wisdom of God, 19th century. Following the traditional “Old Style”, the fingers of John the Forerunners held in a position favored by the Old Believers. Not shown with its elaborate silver gilt repoussé  riza. Hallmarked Moscow, and Cyrillic maker’s mark “A.B.”. Beautiful. 12”x10”. Estimate...... $2,000-$3,000

314, RUSSIAN ICON: The Korsun Mother Of God, 19th century. Masterfully painted and in excellent condition. Overlaid with a beautiful gilt-metal riza. 12.5”x10”. Estimate $1,500-$2,000

315, RUSSIAN ICON: The Tikhvin Mother of God, 19th century. A tenderly rendered image overlaid with a silver-gilt riza with enamel halo and title plaques. Hallmarked Moscow and dated 1888, indistinguishable maker’s mark. 12”x10.5”. Estimate $3,000-$4,000

316, RUSSIAN ICON: The Lord Almighty, 19th century.  Gospel text Matthew 11:28. Overlaid with a silver repoussé  riza with an attached enamel halo. Hallmarked Moscow, dated 1879. 12”x10.5”. Estimate ..... $2,000-$3,000

317, RUSSIAN ICON: The Feodorovskaya Mother of God, 19th century. Beautifully painted and overlaid with a stunning silvered riza with paste stones. The borders with family saints. 12”x10.5”. Estimate ...... $1,500-$2,500

318, RUSSIAN ICON: The Tikhvin Mother of God, circa 1780. Finely painted under Moscow Armory School influence. Overlaid with a fine silver-gilt repoussé  riza with elaborate hale. 12”x10.5”. Estimate ..... $2,500-$3,500

319, RUSSIAN ICON: Selected Saints, 18th century. Finely painted in the style of circa 1600. Three female Saints, Paraskeva, Ekaterina and Anastasia. Not shown with its very fine silver repoussé  riza, hallmarked Moscow, dated 1790, and Cyrillic maker’s mark “A.R.”. A very fine icon and riza. 12.5”x10.5”. Estimate..... $2,500-$3,500

320, RUSSIAN ICON: The Deisis, circa 1840. A very finely painted icon, most likely made for an Old Believer. Overlaid with a silver repoussé  riza. Hallmarked Moscow, dated 1847, and Cyrillic maker’s mark “M.F.”. An exceptional icon. 12.5”x10.5”. Estimate ..... $2,500-$3,500

321, RUSSIAN ICON: A Matched Pair of “Angels of the Lord”, 19th century. Certainly from a small chapel, these icons were once placed above the doorway exiting the Chapel. 24”x24” (each). Sold as a pair. Estimate ...... $6,000-$8,000

322, RUSSIAN ICON: Saints Modest Bishop of Jerusalem and the Prophet Elisha, circa 1890. A large and beautifully executed icon with intricately decorated borders. Christ delivers a blessing at top. 18”x14.5”. Estimate ..... $1,200-$2,000

323, RUSSIAN ICON: “The Archangel Raphael”, 19th century. Probably Ural Mountain school. A large and colorful icon of this rarely depicted Angel. 18.75”x15.25”. Estimate...... $2,000-$3,000

324, RUSSIAN ICON: Saint Cyril and Methodious, 19th century. Palekh school.  On the left Cyril (Kiril) holds a text upon which is written “Cyrillic Alphabet” to whom it takes its name. On the right Methodious as a Bishop. Christ delivers a blessing from above. Exceptional! 18”x14.5”. Estimate $2,000-$3,000

325, RUSSIAN ICON: Saint Nicholas, 19th century. A large and interesting, less frequently encountered bust portrait depiction. The borders with Saints Basil, Antipas and Cosmas & Damian. Executed in the traditional Old Style. 18”x14”. Estimate ........ $800-$1,200

326, RUSSIAN ICON: The Unburnt Thornbush Mother of God, circa 1850. Ural Mountain school. An exceptionally detailed and colorful example. Excellent! 17.25”x14.5”. Estimate ..... $1,750-$2,500

327, RUSSIAN ICON: Selected Saints, 19th century. Beautifully rendered on a heavily decorated gilt-ground. They are The Holy Alexander, Prince Constantin, Victor, Sergiy of Radonezh, Nicholas, Panteliemon, Guriy, Aviv and Samon. Probably originally a “Wedding Icon”. 18”x13.75”. Estimate........ $800-$1,200

Lot 328-336

328, RUSSIAN ICON: The Korsun Mother of God, 18th century. An absolutely perfect example of this beautiful Tenderness variant. Overlaid with basma borders and a halo of seed pearls and paste stones. 12.5”x11”. Estimate $2,500-$3,500

329, RUSSIAN ICON: St. Nicholas with Life Scenes, circa 1850. Executed in miniature with exceptional attention to detail. The central image of Nicholas is surrounded with twelve important life events beginning with his birth and concluding with the transportation of his relics. Moscow, perhaps Palekh. Very fine. 12.25”x10.5. Estimate..... $2,500-$3,500

330, RUSSIAN ICON: The Kazan Mother of God, 18th century. A traditional rendering of the Kazan image overlaid with a later hand crafted riza incorporating thousands of glass beads. 11.75”x10”. Estimate ........ $800-$1,200

331, RUSSIAN ICON: The Archangel Michael, 19th century. This popular type is based on the Book of Revelations. The title at top identifies the subject as “The Holy Arkhistrategos Mikhail.” In excellent condition. 12.25”x10.75”.  Estimate...... $2,000-$3,000

332, RUSSIAN ICON: The Svyenskaya-Pecherskaya Mother of God, 19th century. The Mother of God and infant Christ enthroned with Saints Antoniy and Feodosiy at her side. The borders with saints Timothy and Martha. Excellent condition. 12.25”x11”. Estimate ..... $1,750-$2,500

333, RUSSIAN ICON: Saint Demetrius of Thessalonika, 19th century.  A fine and colorfully painted image of Dmitriy as he strikes down the King of the Infidels. Not shown with its silver and gilded repoussé  metal riza. 12”x10.25”. Estimate..... $1,500-$2,000

334, RUSSIAN ICON: Saints Zosima and Savatiy, circa 1900. Here Zosima (left) and Savatiy (right) are shown in front of the Solovetsky Monastery for which they are given credit in founding. Above the two angels supporting an icon of the “Sign” Mother of God. The borders with the Guardian Angel and Matrona (left). On the right the Holy Martyr Yevphimiya and the Venerable Phyoktesta. Exceptionally well painted with elements of the 16th century style. A very fine icon. Estimate...... $1,200-$1,800

335, RUSSIAN ICON: The Unburnt Thornbush Mother of God, circa 1890. Finely painted in miniature with elaborately decorated borders. Excellent condition. 12.5”x10.5”. Estimate...... $1,200-$2,000

336, RUSSIAN ICON: The Holy Good-Believing Princess Anna Kashinskaya, 19th century. Depicted in the highest form of Monastic Robes, the Great Skema, she stands across the river of her Convent, while Christ delivers a blessing. Great detail and quality. 12.25”x10.5”. Estimate...... $1,200-$2,000

Lots 337-345

337, RUSSIAN ICON: The Archangel Michael, 19th century. A fine and colorful depiction based on the Book of Revelation. 12.5”x10”. Estimate $1,200-$2,000

338, RUSSIAN ICON: Christ with Crown of Thorns, circa 1890. Finely rendered and executed on an ornately incised and decorated gold leaf ground. Images such as this became popular in Russia with the advent of travel to Western countries, in particulate Italy. This image is most likely adapted from a work by 17th century Italian artist Guido Reni. 12”x10.5”. Estimate...... $1,000-$1,500

339, RUSSIAN ICON: The Vladimir Mother of God, circa 1900. Beautifully executed in the 15th century style. A revival of that period became quite popular at the end of the 19th century with the discovery through then recently developed restoration techniques of ancient icons. 12”x10.5”. Estimate $800-$1,200

340, RUSSIAN ICON: The Holy Venerable Abraham Wonder Worker, circa 1903. An exceptionally well painted icon on an ornately incised gold leafed ground with colorful borders. Verso with dedicatory inscription dated Feb. 3, 1903. 14”x10.5”. Estimate ...... $1,500-$2,000

341, RUSSIAN ICON: St. George, 19th century. The entire image overlaid with a two-tone silvered and gilded metal riza contained in a fitted case-kiot. 14”x12.5”. (including kiot). Estimate........ $800-$1,200

342, RUSSIAN ICON: St. John the Theologian and his Scribe Prokhoros who takes dictation at the entrance of a cave. At top the old symbol for John – a lion. A rare subject. 14”x9.5”. Estimate ..... $1,500-$2,000

343, RUSSIAN ICON: The Tikhvin Mother of God, 19th century. Finely painted and in excellent condition. 12”x10.5”. Estimate ........ $750-$1,000

344, RUSSIAN ICON: St. Nicholas, 19th century. Beautifully painted in the 16th century, revivalist style. Perhaps Mstera or Palekh. 12”x10.5”. Estimate $800-$1,200

345, RUSSIAN ICON: The Archangel Michael, 19th century. Palekh school. Michael atop clouds holds in each hand a transparent disk inscribed with the IC XC abbreviation for Jesus Christ. The disks or seals act as a sigil or seal of Christ. A fine icon. 12”x10.5”. Estimate...... $1,750-$2,500

Lot 346-354

346, RUSSIAN ICON: The Mother of God with Saints, 19th century. A fantastic icon of the Virgin with a gathering of Saints below her including Gregorry, Alexi, Vera, Elizabeth, Sinoviya, Barbara and Anna. Of very high quality and in excellent condition. 12.25”x10.5”. Estimate........ $800-$1,200

347, RUSSIAN ICON: The Resurrection, circa 1890. A fine traditional rendering executed in the 16th century style. Christ stands atop the gates of Hell and frees the righteous men and women from bondage. They include Adam, Eve, Kings David, Solomon, John the Baptist, Moses, Daniel and many others. 12.5”x10.5”. Estimate..... $1,000-$1,500

348, RUSSIAN ICON: The Prophet Elijah, 19th century. A fine icon depicting the Fiery Ascension of Elijah and life scenes. Probably Mstera. 12.25”x10.5”. Estimate..... $1,000-$1,500

349, RUSSIAN ICON: St. Nicholas, 19th century. He delivers a blessing and holds the Gospels open to “The Sermon on the Mound”. Exacting detail. 12.25”x10.25”. Estimate........ $800-$1,200

350, RUSSIAN ICON: The Lord Almighty, 19th century. Christ delivers a blessing and holds the Gospels open the Matthew 11:28. Excellent condition. 12.25”x10.25”. Estimate......... $800-$1,200

351, RUSSIAN ICON: The Three Holy Martyrs; Guriy, Samon and Aviv, 19th century. Finely painted and with interesting arched border at top with Christ. 12.25”x10.5”. Estimate......... $600-$1,200

352, RUSSIAN ICON: The Archangel Gabriel, 19th century. Shown full length holding a flower lantern as God messenger. Christ delivers blessing at top. 12.25”x10.25”. Estimate...... $1,000-$1,500

353, RUSSIAN ICON: The Dormition, 19th century. Following the 16th century style. A complex and detailed icon. Excellent condition. 12.25”x10.5”. Estimate ..... $1,000-$1,500

354, RUSSIAN ICON: The Guardian Angel with Saints, 19th century. Below a blessing Christ are the Guardian Angel and Saints Theodore, Claudia, Evdokia, Sergiy, John and Anna. Probably Mstera. 12”x10.5”. Estimate $750-$1,500

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