Collector's Choice Sale of Art, Antiques & Collectibles

March 31st - April 1st, 2015

Auction closed
Lot 14

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A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE KING OF GLORY, CIRCA 1880. At center Christ is depicted robed as the great high priest, seated on an ornate throne with angels below, on the left the Mother of God and on the right the Bishop Saint identified by the inscription above his head as the Holy Priest-Martyr Ignatius the God-bearer. The verso inscribed THIS HOLY ICON WAS PAINTED AND CONSECRATED ON THE HOLY MOUNTAIN ATHOS AT THE MONASTERY OF THE HOLY PRIEST-MARTYR IGNATIUS THE GOD-BEARER. 21 inches x 16 inches (53.5 x 40 cm).

Estimate:  $350 - 500   € 315 - 450
Price Realized: $1,875.00

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