An 18th Century Icon of the MotherAn 18th Century Icon of the Mother of God and Infant. 31 x 20 cm.
RUSSIAN ICON OF HOLY MOTHERA RussianRUSSIAN ICON OF HOLY MOTHERA Russian icon "Joy to all who sorrow", early 20th century, depicting the central figure of the Holy Mother in Heaven with the image of the Christ above her and surrounded by suppliants, painted with tempera on a convex wood panel, the reverse showing a label referencing 'Pope John Paul Cultural Centre', both shponki (staves) missing. Measuring 13.5" high x 11.5" wide.
Greek icon, Holy Mother of GodGreek icon, Holy Mother of God flanked by two angels bearing a crown, Greek inscription verso, oil and gilding on panel, 18th or 19th century, 11-7/8 x 9 in.; possibly original wood frame surmounted by carved medallion of two saints flanking a cross. Darkening of pigments in faces, yellowed varnish, flaking, craquelure, grime; frame with abrasions and repairs, loss to medallion.
RUSSIAN ICON - MOTHER OF GOD (THEOTOKOS)EasternRUSSIAN ICON - MOTHER OF GOD (THEOTOKOS)Eastern Europe, Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (current-day Russia), ca. second or third quarter of 20th century CE. Painted in egg tempera and gesso on wood, a striking icon depicting the Mother of God (Theotokos) as the Virgin Hodegetria. According to legend, this icon restored the eyesight of two blind men – hence, the name Hodegetria meaning, "She who gives sight" or "shows the way." The Virgin holds the Child in her left hand and points toward him with her right, directing the attention of worshippers. The baby Jesus, dressed in a regal himation, gives the benediction while facing his mother (a gesture of honor), and holds the scroll of the Law in the other. Size: 15.8" W x 19.1" H (40.1 cm x 48.5 cm)
The rolled scroll was an ancient Roman device used when the emperor would designate his ambassadors and governors by giving them a donatus, a scroll indicating that they spoke with his authority. Provincial governors and governmental officials often commissioned statues of themselves with the donatus in hand. This element of Roman iconography found its way into Christian use to express other ideas, as it was essentially neutral in religious values. In this icon, the scroll in Jesus' grasp indicates that Christ has the authority from God the Father to speak on his behalf.
The Hodegetria is an icon that arrived in Constantinople from Jerusalem where the sister-in-law of Emperor Theodosius II found it in the 5th century CE. Hidden from the iconoclasts in a wall at the Hodegon Monastery, it was later carried to the city walls when Constantinople was under siege and became a palladium protecting the capital.
Saint Luke is also known as Luke the Painter, because as the author of the "Gospel of Jesus' Childhood" he is believed to have been the first artist to portray the Theotokos - Mary with the Christ Child image. This understanding is based upon ancient icons from Thebes and Antioch attributed to the evangelist, later transferred to Russia and Constantinople. As the first to paint the Theotokos (Mother of God), Luke's icons include the Hodegetria of the Constantinople Church of the Blachernae, which legend tells us restored the eyesight of two blind men – hence, the name Hodegetria meaning, "She who gives sight" or "shows the way" - as well as the Virgin of Smolensk, a prototype for numerous Marian icons that came to Russia in the 12th century.
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection
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Condition:
Professionally repaired from 2 pieces with overpainting to break lines, chips in tempera, and some other small areas. Some minor chips to tempera and gesso. Small areas of transferred pigment from another painting with which it was stored. Modern back slat on verso. Otherwise, excellent with nice craquelure and rich patina throughout.
Russian icon, Mary, The MotherRussian icon, Mary, The Mother of God, over a panel with the Decollation of John the Baptist, unsigned, oil over silver gilt incised panel, late 18thearly 19th century, 12-12 x 10 in.
A RUSSIAN PALEKH ICON DEPICTINGA RUSSIAN PALEKH ICON DEPICTING THE MOTHER OF GOD A Russian Palekh icon depicting the Mother of God, the mother and child, both with halos, overall 15"h x 11.5"w x 1"d
Russian icon POKROV MOTHER OFRussian icon POKROV MOTHER OF GOD 19th century The upper section depicting Mary standing beneath an image of Christ, flanked by angels and accompanied by a group of saints, she holds a veil draped across her arms; the lower section centered by St. Romanus the Melodist and St. Andrew the Fool-for-Christ speaking to his disciple Epiphanius. H: 17 1/4, W: 14 3/4 in. PROVENANCE: From a private London collection ,000-
RELIGIOUS ICON, EARLY 19TH C. "TheRELIGIOUS ICON, EARLY 19TH C. "The Mother of God, Joy to All Who Sorrow", egg tempera on silver leaf on wood panel, 12 1/4" x 10 3/8". Missing one batten, slightly bowed. The Virgin and Child are depicted in the center of two superimposed four-sided stars symbolizing fire and depicting the symbols of the Four Evangelists, surrounded by Cherubim and Seraphim, set against a stellar background representing the Burning Bush from the vision of Moses. The points of the stars are interspersed by various archangels, and the corners of the icon depict the visions of Moses, Isiah, Ezekiel and Jacob.
A Russian icon of the Mother ofA Russian icon of the Mother of God and the Holy Infant the silver oklad finely worked unmarked probably 19th century 14 x 19cm in protective glazed case.
RUSSIAN ICON, THE POKROV LargeRUSSIAN ICON, THE POKROV Large colorful icon depicting the Mother of God among angels and seraphims, commemorating the event in 911 A.D. when the Saracens threatened the city of Constantinople and the people fled to the Church of the Vlakhernae to implore heavenly intervention. The icon combines two subjects: the vision of the Holy Fool Andrey, who saw the Mother of God appear on a cloud over the Church holding a veil of protection over the people, also depicting Romanos the Methodist, who could not sing well until the Mother of God appeared to him in a dream, giving him a scroll to eat which bestowed on him the gift of song, two splines intact on reverse, 19th century; 21"H 18"W
A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE MOTHER OFA RUSSIAN ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD A Russian icon of the Madonna and Child, 19th century, the rectangular wood panel painted with the shrouded figure of the mother holding the seated figure of the child, 12.25"h x 10.5"w x .75"d, Provenance: San Franciso Pacific Heights estate
AN ANTIQUE BYZANTINE ICON, NATIVITYAN ANTIQUE BYZANTINE ICON, NATIVITY OF THE MOST HOLY MOTHER OF GOD (THEOTOKOS) 19th century, gesso and tempera on panel, with gilt embellishment, illustrative narrative depicting scenes of the Nativity of Mary, appears unsigned.
Russian icon of Mother of God Russian icon of Mother of God late 18th century With a standing figure of a saint to her right, with a further standing figure of a saint in the border. H: 13 3/4, W: 11 3/4 in. PROVENANCE: Private Bucks County collection
RUSSIAN ICON, SAINT THEODORE ANDRUSSIAN ICON, SAINT THEODORE AND VIRGIN MARY An ornate icon of the Mother of Jesus and St. Theodore with brass oklad. The Saint Theodore and the Blessed Mary stand on either side of a monastery, inscribed on the oklad. Above is the Trinity, sunburst halos on each figure; 12.5"H 10.5"W
RUSSIAN ICON OF THE HOLY MOTHERRUSSIAN ICON OF THE HOLY MOTHER & CHRIST CHILDA Russian icon of the Holy Mother & Christ Child, 19th century, showing hand-painted images of The Holy Mother with the Christ Child flanked on either side by Saints, the wood panel fronted by a silver oklad with niello accents & bearing stamped silver marks for .875 fineness, together with assay master marks for Rudolf Gustavovich Vyurst, working Moscow 1891-1894, and maker's marks for Pyotr Abrosimov working Moscow 1869-1908. Measuring, 14.25" high x 11.5 " wide.
RUSSIAN ICON OF MOTHER OF GOD ANDRUSSIAN ICON OF MOTHER OF GOD AND BABY JESUS 13 ?" x 11" Tempera and gilt on wood panel, Mary in a red and gilt robe, holding the Christ Child, inscribed in Cyrillic.
A 19th century Russian oil on panelA 19th century Russian oil on panel icon of the Mother of God with the infant Christ the silver riza finely worked assayed Toula 1820. 23 x 29cm.
RUSSIAN ICON, VIRGIN MARY & ST.RUSSIAN ICON, VIRGIN MARY & ST. THEODORE Icon of Mother of Jesus and St Theodore with brass oklad; Saint Theodore and the Blessed Mary stand on either side of a monastery inscribed on the oklad; Above is the Trinity's Sunburst; halos on each figure; 12.5"H10.5"W
ANTIQUE RUSSIAN PAINTED ICON, ANTIQUE RUSSIAN PAINTED ICON, MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS, JOY OF ALL WHO SORROW Early 19th century, polychrome on panel with gilt embellishment, icon of the Mother of God (Theotokos) holding the Christ child at center, surrounded by a host of saints, angels, and religious figures, the scene below a centered Christ and Heavenly Father flanked by two attending angels, Cyrillic orthodox canon text centered below.
A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE KAZANSKAYAA RUSSIAN ICON OF THE KAZANSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD, 19TH CE...A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE KAZANSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD, 19TH CENTURY
both depicted in richly ornamented robes, the Holy Virgin and Christ Child are flanked by the Guardian Angel and Saint Olga of Kiev. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel. Two insert splints on the back. 31 x 26 cm (12 1/4 x 10 1/4 in.)
AN ANTIQUE ICON OF THE MOTHER OFAN ANTIQUE ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD 19th century, tempera on panel with brass riza, retains export stamp from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania to verso.
A GREEK ICON, "THEOTOKOS HODEGETRIAA GREEK ICON, "THEOTOKOS HODEGETRIA (MOTHER OF GOD) HOL...A GREEK ICON, "Theotokos Hodegetria (Mother of God) holding the Christ Child as Salvator Mundi with Globus," 17TH/18TH CENTURY, oil on wood panel in an Italian 18th century frame, icon: 10" x 8", frame: 19" x 17 1/2". Note: The dark-browed expressive Mother of God wears a traditional red tunic and blue sleeve dress, she gestures to her son seated in her left hand. The Christ child is seated with a halo and above reads his name in Greek. He gestures with one hand in blessing and holds a clear orb in the other.
Condition:
Some losses, heavy darkening, overpainting, craquelure, exposure to woodworm, and overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
ANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON, MOST HOLYANTIQUE RUSSIAN ICON, MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS, THE UNBURNT BUSH Early 19th century, tempera on panel with gilt embellishment, symmetrical radial floral and star design with icon of the Mother of God (Theotokos) holding the Christ child at center, surrounded by a host of saints, angels, and religious figures, the four corners with narrative scenes based on the miracle witnessed by Moses on Mount Horeb.
RUSSIAN ICON, MOTHER OF GODRUSSIANRUSSIAN ICON, MOTHER OF GODRUSSIAN ICON, MOTHER OF GOD, hand painted on wood panel with metal oklad with enameling. Madonna holds the Christ child on her left side. 12.25" x 10.5" x 1.5"
EARLY GREEK ICON, MOTHER OF GODEARLY GREEK ICON, MOTHER OF GOD WITH WOODGreek Mother of God or Theotokos Icon, tempera on wood panel with carved arched opening enclosing the Virgin Mary with the Christ child on her lap. Later stained oak frame. 11 1/8" x 6 3/4" overall. 18th century. Provenance: The living estate of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, TN. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Shrinkage crack extends full length of image across the Virgin Mary's face, scattered losses to paint. Back refinished.
LLADRO PORCELAIN FIGURINE, HOLYLLADRO PORCELAIN FIGURINE, HOLY MOTHER 01012365Virgin Mary figure. Porcelain; gres finish; ochre and blue coloration. With box.
Stylized and stunning depiction of the Mother of Christ, with its elegant, simple and pure lines, is a piece that inspires devotion and spirituality. Lladro backstamp.
Artist: Jose Puche
Issued: 1997
Dimensions: 16.75"H
Manufacturer: Lladro
Country of Origin: Spain
Condition: : Good
FOUR PART RUSSIAN ICON, THE HOLYFOUR PART RUSSIAN ICON, THE HOLY BIRTH 18th/19th c, gilt and polychrome painted wood panel, the lower half with two images of th Mary the Mother of God holding the infant Jesus, the upper half depicting The Life-Giving Spring, old Sotheby's sticker verso, 12"h x 10"w
RUSSIAN / SLAVIC RELIGIOUS ICONARUSSIAN / SLAVIC RELIGIOUS ICONA late 19th century Russian or Slavic icon depicting The Holy Mother & The Christ Child, painted on a convex wood panel over a fine & richly gilded incised field, dated 1877 at the base, the reverse showing a baized lining with stamped marks in an oval, over two shponki (staves), panel measuring 17.75" h x 13.75" w, the frame measuring 21.5" h x 17.75" w.
A Icon of the mother of God withA Icon of the mother of God with enamelled gilt riza (AF). 31 x 27 cm.
19th century Russian Icon depicting19th century Russian Icon depicting the Mother of God with Child oil on panel in a tooled silver and silver-gilt riza, inscribed "The Kazan Mother of God," 8 1/2 x 7 in., in shadowbox frame
A Russian Icon 19th Century RussianA Russian Icon 19th Century Russian icon of the Vladimir Mother of God egg tempera on wood panel. Image of Mary with sweet baby Jesus in carved wood dimensional arch with columns overall 10-3/4"T x 8-1/2"W.
EARLY 20TH C. RUSSIAN ICON OF THEEARLY 20TH C. RUSSIAN ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD In a gilt metal riza, 7 x 5 1/2 in.
A GREEK ORTHODOX ICON: MOTHER OFA GREEK ORTHODOX ICON: MOTHER OF GODA Greek Orthodox icon: Mother of Godpossibly 18th century8 x 6 1/4in (20 x 16cm)
RUSSIAN QUADRIPARTITE MADONNA ANDRUSSIAN QUADRIPARTITE MADONNA AND CHILD ICON 16 ¼" x 12 ¾" Tempera on gessoed wood panel. Mother of God protector of sinners, Mother of God assuage my sorrow, Mother of God tender emotion, Mother of God seeker of the lost.
RUSSIAN ICON, THREE HANDED MOTHERRUSSIAN ICON, THREE HANDED MOTHER OF GOD Russian icon depicting Madonna and child, with an unusual theme attributed to St. John of Damascus who had his hand cut off and subsequently restored by God. The artist painted a third hand on the on the bottom of the icon to commemorate God's healing power. Scarlet on gold leaf. Top and bottom splines; 10.5"H 12.25"W
RUSSIAN ICON WITH THE LAUDATIONRUSSIAN ICON WITH THE LAUDATION OF THE VIRGIN MARYRussian icon with the laudation of the Virgin Mary, the Mother of God seated on a throne with blessings bestowed by Christ and God the Father above, flanked by selected saints bearing scrolls, above two images of the virgin, the Soothe My Sorrows Mother of God (left) and the Hodegetria Mother of God (right). Tempera and gilt on panel, inscribed verso. Wear and areas of loss, damage to lower right corner. 13 3/4" high, 12" wide.
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