Lot  324

VERY FINE RUSSIAN ICON, OVCHINNIKOV, 1876. Comprising a very finely painted and silver gilt and enamel icon of Christ. Here delivering a blessing and holding an open book of Gospels to John 13:34 “A New Commandment I give unto thee…” Overlaid with an exceptional multi-piece silver gilt, reppouse and chased, enameled oklad. The borders banded with cloisonne enameled flower heads and with cross-form corner plaques. The halo in champleve and cloisonné enameled and the Gospel text also in champleve enamel. Hallmarked Moscow, dated 1876 and Cyrillic makers mark P.OVCHINNIKOV beneath the Imperial Warrant. Verso in original velvet covering. 8.8 Inches x 7 inches (22.5 cm x 18 cm).

Estimate: $8,000 - 12,000  € 7,440 - 11,160

Lot  325

A VERY FINE RUSSIAN SILVER & ENAMEL ICON, MOSCOW C. 1896. Comprising a finely painted icon depicting two full length figures of the Holy Martyr Konstantin (left) and the Holy Martyr Alexandra (right). Overlaid with a repousse, chased and enameled silver gilt oklad with shaded enamel haloes, corner plaques and ogee arch enameled banding and with champleve enameled name plaques. Hallmarked Moscow, 1896-1908 and Cyrillic makers mark С.Ж.(S.Zh.) probably for Sergei Afanasievich Zhivago and with 84 standard. The upper edge of icon bears a Cyrillic pencil inscription, Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolayevich 25 January 1897 which would correspond to the fifth anniversary of his death. Grand Duke Konstantin’s wife’s name was Alexandra, which would correspond to the female saint depicted on the offered icon.10.5 inches x 8.75 inches (27 x 22.5cm).

Estimate: $3,000 - 5,000  € 2,790 - 4,650

Lot  326

VERY FINE RUSSIAN ICON OF CHRIST, MOSCOW, C. 1900. Comprising an exceptional icon of Christ as the Lord Almighty shown here delivering a blessing and holding an open book of Gospels to John 13:34, overlaid with a silver gilded oklad, silver filigree beaded vestments, with cloisonne and shaded enamel halo on a stippled ground, the gospel text and title plaques in champleve enamel, hallmarked Moscow, 1896-1908, Cyrillic makers mark SG for Semyon Galkin. 12.25 inches x 10.5 inches (31.1 x 26.5cm).

Estimate: $3,000 - 6,000  € 2,790 - 5,580

Lot  327

RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT ANDREW THE WARRIOR. Depicting a full-length image of the warrior saint wearing Roman vestments and breast plate and holding a shield emblazoned with a cross, the halo, corners and shield in cloisonne and shaded enamel, and the lower margin with a champleve enameled titled plaque identifying the figure as the Holy Martyr Andre the Stratilates, bearing Moscow hallmarks for 1896-1908, 84 silver-standard and Cyrillic makers initials DS. 12 inches x 10.5 inches (31 x 27cm).

Estimate: $3,000 - 5,000  € 2,790 - 4,650

Lot  328

SPECTACULAR RUSSIAN ICON OF CHRIST, 1806. Comprising a large and finely painted icon of Christ as the Lord Almighty with extensive chrysography, jewel trimmed vestments and with gilt embroidery. Christ delivers a blessing and holds a book of open gospels inscribed with the text from Matthew 25:34, overlaid with a beautifully crafted repousse and chased gilded and nielloed silver oklad, hallmarked Moscow, dated 1806, and with Cyrillic makers initials AV and 84 silver-standard. Stunning! 17.25 inches x 15.25 inches (44 x 39cm).

Estimate: $2,500 - 5,000  € 2,325 - 4,650

Lot  329

VERY FINE RUSSIAN ICON SIGN MOTHER OF GOD, CIRCA 1800. Of traditional composition, exceedingly well painted the faces exhibiting late Armory School influence. The entire image overlaid with a silver-gilt repousse and chased oklad with cloisonné enamel halo around Christ and similarly enameled corner plaques. Hallmarked St. Petersburg, Asay master mark of Aleksandr Yashinov (1775-1826), 84 silver standard and Cyrillic makers mark PR. 14 inches x 11.75 inches (35.5 x 30cm). Overall, basically untouched original condition.

Estimate: $2,000 - 4,000  € 1,860 - 3,720

Lot  330

A RUSSIAN ICON OF THE DORMITION, MOSCOW 1827. Comprising a finely painted icon of the Dormition in the Frankish style being an extended influence of the Moscow Armory School style. Here Christ (at center) receives the soul of his mother as a swaddled infant as the Apostles gather around the Virgin reposed on a bier. Two additional Saints have also been added (upper right). A unique aspect of this icon is that the borders have raised gessoed gilt decorated borders simulating a riza or oklad. The entire image overlaid with a heavy highly repoussé and chased gilded silver oklad with gilt inscribed enamel title plaques. Hallmarked Moscow, dated 1827, Cyrillic makers mark “S. Zh.” and 84 silver standard. 13 x 10.25 inches (33 x 26cm).

Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000  € 930 - 1,860

Lot  331

A VERY FINE RUSSIAN ICON OF THE ANNUNCIATION, 1873. Comprising an exceptionally well painted icon, very likely a prominent Moscow studio, depicting the Archangel Gabriel’s appearance to the Virgin Mary announcing that she will give birth to the Savior. The faces, architecture and vestments finely painted with exacting detail and shading. At top God the Father and between the Father and the Virgin a dove symbolic of the Holy Spirit descending upon her. The entire image overlaid with a heavy silver gilt repousse and chased oklad. Hallmarked Moscow, dated 1873 and with indistinguishable makers marks. In original untouched condition. Exceptional! 12.5 inches x 10.5 inches (32 x 27cm).

Estimate: $1,500 - 2,500  € 1,395 - 2,325

Lot  332

RUSSIAN ICON, VLADIMIR MOTHER OF GOD, 1895. Overlaid with a heavily repoussed and chased silver oklad with enamel decorated borders and paste stones on the Virgin’s vestments. Hallmarked Saint Petersburg, dated 1895, with Cyrillic makers initials A. U. for noted oklad maker Aleksandr Uzikov, and also with Cyrillic mark of K. Faberge beneath the imperial warrant. 12.25 inches x 10.25 inches (31 x 26cm).

Estimate: $1,200 - 1,800  € 1,116 - 1,674

Lot  333

EXCEPTIONAL RUSSIAN ICON, POKROV, MOSCOW, 1836. Comprising an exceptional finely painted icon of the Pokrov Mother of God, Moscow, circa 1830. This icon combines two subjects whose celebration falls on October first. The Mother of God is seen standing atop a cloud in the air within the church. She is turned toward Christ who delivers a blessing, and she holds a scroll which begins “Ruler Most Gracious, Lord Jesus Christ….” Behind her to the right is a gathering of angels and saints each identified by the name within each halo. She holds her mantel (pokrov-Russian) in her arms. She will spread it above the congregation as a symbol of her protection. Below at center stands Romanos the Melodist. He holds a scroll reading “Today the Virgin stands in the church.” At the right the Holy Fool Andrey raises his arm toward the Mother of God, showing her to his disciple Epifaniy. To the left stands the Patriarch of Constantinople, and the Emperor and Empress. The entire image overlaid with an exceptional and heavy silver-gilt and repousse oklad of the highest quality. Oklad hallmarked Moscow, dated 1836 and with Cyrillic makers mark “S.Zh.” In excellent condition. Breathtaking! 13 x 11 inches. (33 x 28cm).

Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000  € 1,860 - 2,790

Lot  334

LARGE EXCEPTIONAL PALEKH FEAST DAY ICON, 19TH C. Comprising a scarce and finely painted icon, Palekh, 1883. At center a complex and ornately painted depiction of the Resurrection of Christ and the Descent into Hades with various related scenes, and further surrounded by sixteen images of the major Church feast days, each with corresponding inscriptions. Verso with vintage Cyrillic inscription “Work painted in Palekh, 65,000 prepaid, 1883 Moscow.” In an excellent state of preservation. 21 inches x 16.75 inches (53 x 43cm).

Estimate: $8,000 - 12,000  € 7,440 - 11,160

Lot  335

RUSSIAN ICON ATTRIBUTED TO VIKTOR VASNETSOV, C. 1892. Comprising an icon depicting a full-length image of St. Nicholas adoring an icon of the Tereben Mother of God held aloft by two angels above him, and in the background the Nikolo-Terebenskaya Monastery as it appeared in the late 19th century. The lower right corner painted (signed) with the Cyrillic initials V.V. in the same color used to finish the edges of painted icon. The borders overlaid with an engraved silver-gilt oklad, hallmarked Moscow, dated 1892, with Cyrillic makers initials SG, very likely for Semyon Galkin. 14 inches x 11 inches (35.5 x 28cm). Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from well-known icon expert V. V. Baranov, as illustrated.

Estimate: $4,000 - 8,000  € 3,720 - 7,440

Lot  336

A FINE PALEKH RUSSIAN ICON OF THE NATIVITY. Comprising an exquisitely painted Palekh icon depicting the Adoration of the Shepherds, executed on a round wood panel. The borders ornately incised, gilded, and polychromed in faux cloisonne enamel, the figures with extensive chrysography within a highly stylized landscape. The inscription at top center identifies the subject as the Birth of Christ. No doubt from an important Moscow workshop, close to the hand of Gurianov. Diameter 15 inches (38 cm).

Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000  € 1,860 - 2,790

Lot  337

A RUSSIAN ICON, KAZAN MOTHER OF GOD, 17/18th C. Comprising a traditionally rendered icon of the Kazan Mother of God overlaid with a silver repousse oklad, hallmarked Yaroslavl, dated 1851, with indistinguishable makers mark and 84-standard. And with an earlier spectacular repousse, chased, gilded and pierced halo with angels and seraphim from which is suspended a beaded and faux-gem embellished tsata and the head covering of the Virgin with similarly decorated overlay. 12.25 inches x 10.5 inches (31 x 26.75cm).

Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000  € 1,860 - 2,790

Lot  338

A VERY FINE RUSSIAN ICON OF CHRIST, 1751. Comprising an icon of Christ as the Lord Almighty, the title inscribed at shoulder height Gospod Vsederzhitel. Christ holds an orb with cross finial symbolic of the cosmos and his right hand raised in a blessing gesture the fingers configured to abbreviate ICXC-Isus Christos. The dark blue pallet and heavy gilt highlights emblematic of what Oleg Tarasov would call the Frankish style, being a continuation of the Baroque Armory School style made famous by Simon Ushakov (1626-1686). The lower left corner of icon with inscribed date of 1751. The entire image overlaid with an extravagant silver gilt repousse and chased okald with unique pierced sunburst halo. The oklad unmarked but tests as low-grade silver. Overall, very fine condition. 12.5 inches x 10.6 inches (32cm x 27cm).

Estimate: $2,000 - 4,000  € 1,860 - 3,720

Lot  339

UNIQUE RUSSIAN ICON VLADIMIRSKAYA WITH SAINTS 1864. Comprising a large and finely painted icon. At top center an icon of the Vladimir Mother of God, surrounded by a gathering of all the wonderworking saints of Moscow (left side) and Rostov (right side). Overlaid with a repousse and chased oklad, hallmarked Moscow, dated 1864, Cyrillic makers mark M.Sh. and 84 silver standard.

Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500  € 930 - 1,395

Lot  340

RUSSIAN ICON OF THE HOLY VISAGE, MOSCOW, C. 1793. Comprising a depiction of the holy visage or the holy napkin held aloft by three angels and depicting the face of Christ, which was miraculously transferred onto the cloth. Overlaid with a heavy repousse and chased baroque silver oklad, with applied halo decorated with winged cherubs, hallmarked Moscow, dated 1793, and 84 silver standard and indistinguishable maker’s mark. 12.25 inches x 9.75 inches (31 x 24.7cm).

Estimate: $750 - 1,000  € 698 - 930

Lot  341

FINE PALEKH RUSSIAN ICON MOTHER OF GOD WITH SAINTS C. 1820. Comprising a finely painted icon, Palekh, circa 1820. At top center has been inset a smaller icon of the Mother of God Deliverance of the Suffering from Distress. She is surrounded by a finely painted gathering of saints including the Guardian Angel (bottom center) Saints Adrew the First Called, Paul, Peter, the Three Hierarchs, and others. Each figure is finely painted in miniature detail, unique shading and extensive chrysography. Overlaid with a repousse and chased silver oklad, hallmarked St. Petersburg, dated 1837 and Cyrillic makers mark S.T.S. Size 13.25 inches x 11 inches (33.5 x 28cm).

Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500  € 930 - 1,395

Lot  342

SCARCE DEDICATION CONVERSATIONAL RUSSIAN ICON, C. 1750. The prototype of this icon first appeared in the late 14th century. It depicts the appearance of the Mother of God (seated at right) and St. Nicholas (standing left) to the sexton (ponomar) Georgiy Iuruish, kneeling between them. At that time the Mother of God instructed Georgiy to replace the iron cross on the Church dedicated to the Tikhvin Mother of God with a wood cross. It is said the original icon was painted on a board cut from the log on which the Moter of God sat as she conversed with Georgiy. The entire image overlaid with a gilded silver repoussed and chased oklad. Hallmarked Moscow, circa 1750 and Cyrillic makers mark for Andre Gerasimov who flourished in Moscow from 1739-1763. The reverse of icon covered in cloth and with dedicatory inscription in Cyrillic, “With God’s blessing to Duke and Duchess Alexandr Ivanovich Devletkilya and their daughter Anastasia from Aleksandr Mikhailo Drobovoy.”

Estimate: $800 - 1,200  € 744 - 1,116

Lot  343

RUSSIAN ICON DESCENT INTO HADES, 1834. Here at center Christ is seen within a mandrola standing atop his empty tomb and reaching down to grasp the hand of Adam who is exiting his sarcophagus and gathered on either side are Old Testament righteous men and woman being freed from the netherworld (Hades). In the lower left corner two angels bind the devil with chains and at lower right the Roman soldiers assigned to guard the tomb are sleeping as Christ rises victorious over death from his tomb. The upper margin inscribed in a highly stylized and abbreviated title rendered in Old Church Slavonic, “Image of the Descent into Hades. Very finely painted and in an original state of preservation. The entire image overlaid with a highly accomplished repousse and chased gilded silver oklad set with turquoise. The oklad hallmarked Moscow, dated 1834, and with Cyrillic makers mark GUBKIN and 84 silver-standard. 10.25 inches x 11 inches (31cm x 28cm).

Estimate: $1,500 - 2,500  € 1,395 - 2,325

Lot  344

A FINE RUSSIAN ICON JOHN THE BAPTIST DATED 1813. Comprising a finely painted icon in the Baroque style, depicting at center a full-length image of Saint John the Forerunner, wearing a hair shirt, holding in his left hand a salver with his head and a scroll inscribed with the words from Matthew 3:2 “Repent ye: for the Kingdom of God is at hand.” With his right hand he delivers a blessing in the manner favored by the Old Believers. Above him in the heavens an image of God the Father. And surrounding him are four scenes read counterclockwise from upper left the priest Zechariah praying in the temple as he receives the news from an angel (identified here as Gabriel) that his prayers have been heard and his wife Elizabeth will bear him a son to be named John. Below the scene of the Birth of John, lower right, the beheading of John, and upper right, the discovery of the head of St. John. Overlaid with a heavy, repousse and chased gilded silver oklad, hallmarked Moscow, dated 1813, indistinguishable makers mark, 84 silver standard, and with porcelain enameled title plaques and the haloes with paste stones. 12.75 inches x 10.75 inches (32.5cm x 27.5cm).

Estimate: $2,000 - 4,000  € 1,860 - 3,720

Lot  345

RARE RUSSIAN ICON APPEARANCE OF THE CROSS, CIRCA 1879. Comprising an infrequently encountered icon identified by the inscription on upper margin “Image of the Appearance of the Cross.” Beside the cross an icon of St. Nicholas. The borders with various family saints including, The Guardian Angel, St. Abraham of Rostov, the female martyr St. Olympia and Saint Anna. The entire image overlaid with a matching engraved silver gilt oklad, hallmarked St. Petersburg, dated 1879 and Cyrillic makers mark for Peter Ivanov. 12.25 inches x 10.5 inches (31 x 27cm).

Estimate: $1,500 - 2,500  € 1,395 - 2,325

Lot  346

RUSSIAN ICON, OVCHINNIKOV, 1871. Comprising an icon of the Holy Family after the painting by Raphael. Overlaid with a silver-gilt engraved and enameled oklad. Hallmarked Moscow dated 1871 and Cyrillic maker’s mark P. OVCHINNIKOV under the Imperial Warrant. Verso with dedicatory inscription. 12.5 x 10.5 inches (31.5 x 26.5 cm).

Estimate: $800 - 1,200  € 744 - 1,116

Lot  347

VERY FINE RUSSIAN ICON VLADIMIR MOTHER OF GOD 19TH C. Comprising a finely painted icon of the Vladimir Mother of God, the flesh masterfully rendered and the vestments with subtle shading on original gold ground. The borders with the Guardian Angel and the female martyr Saint Photina. Overlaid with a finely repossued and chased gilded metal oklad and with heavily beaded and paste stone riza covering the vestments. In an excellent state of original preservation. Of the highest quality. 12.75 inches x 10.75 inches (30cm x 27.5cm).

Estimate: $1,200 - 1,800  € 1,116 - 1,674

Lot  348

RUSSIAN ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD, ST. PETERSBURG, 1875. Comprising a finely painted icon of the Mother of God Joy to All Who Sorrow, probably Palekh. Finely painted with highly stylized clouds, and the borders painted with the monastic Saint Alexander and the Venerable Martha, together with Saints Vera and Nadezhda. The entire image overlaid with a finely crafted repousse and chased gilded silver oklad, hallmarked Saint Petersburg, dated 1875, Cyrillic makers mark I.I. and 84 silver-standard. 14.25 inches x 11.75 inches (36 x 30cm).

Estimate: $1,500 - 2,500  € 1,395 - 2,325