Corals, Ivories and Silver: masterpieces from important collections - Russian Icons

The Russian icon of the "Twelve Feasts" represents the twelve great feasts of the liturgical year of the Orthodox [..], Height x width x depth: 36 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm.

The central scene, depicting the Resurrection, is framed by the twelve episodes from the life of Christ and the [..], Height x width x depth: 35.3 x 30.2 x 2 cm.

With silver-plated copper oklad; The Virgin is at the center of the scene and around her are portrayed the ''afflicted'' [..], Height x width x depth: 35.5 x 27 x 3 cm.

St. John is the last prophet who forms the connection and bridge between the Old and New Testaments. Miraculously [..], Height x width x depth: 36.6 x 31.4 x 3 cm.

Russian icon with figuration of Unexpected Joy. This icon was first developed in the 18th century in Russia and [..], Height x width x depth: 35.5 x 30 x 3 cm.

The Mother of God is depicted in the center full-length together with the child; the figures surrounding the Virgin [..], Height x width x depth: 31.5 x 25 x 3 cm.

Depicting the story of the Saint beheaded for professing and declaring her faith. Item condition grading: **** [..], Height x width x depth: 29 x 26.5 x 2.8 cm.

The iconography of the Virgin of the Three Hands relates to the miraculous recreation of St. John Damascene's [..], Height x width x depth: 35.4 x 30 x 2.2 cm.

The Holy Trinity is the fundamental and most important doctrine of the Christian churches; in it are represented [..], Height x width x depth: 26.8 x 24 x 2.4 cm.

The Virgin has her hands raised in a prayerful attitude, while Jesus blessing is depicted inside a shield on [..], Height x width x depth: 28.3 x 24.6 x 2 cm.

The Virgin of "sweet love" or "tenderness" shown in this icon is one of the classic types of Marian icons, identified [..], Height x width x depth: 33.5 x 28 x 2.5 cm.

Four-part icon representing: ''Our Lady of Seven Sorrows,'' ''Mother of God Unexpected Joy,'' Jesus with the [..], Height x width x depth: 32.5 x 28 x 2.5 cm.

Portrayed with a saint. Item condition grading: **** good, minor defects. , Height x width x depth: 35 x 30 x 1.7 cm.

The icon represents the festivity of the "Pokrov" of the Mother of God, meaning her protection, which Byzantine-Slavic [..], Height x width x depth: 30.8 x 26.6 x 2 cm.

Madonna of Kazan, Resurrection, St. Nicholas, scene with various Saints, St. George piercing the dragon, Madonna [..], Height x width x depth: 31 x 25.3 x 3 cm.

Saint Nicholas the Thaumaturge is the most beloved and revered saint of Russia and one of the most popular in [..], Height x width x depth: 32 x 26 x 3 cm.

The Virgin is depicted holding a scroll in her left hand with a crowned head; above her the image of God the [..], Height x width x depth: 26.4 x 21.2 x 2 cm.

The four saints are surmounted by the blessing Christ. Item condition grading: **** good, minor defects. , Height x width x depth: 31 x 26 x 2 cm.

With gilt-metal oklad depicting Christ Pantocrator, placed in a shaped ebonised wooden case with a gilded inner [..], Height x width x depth: 20 x 18 x 5.5 cm. Weight: 773g.

The Virgin sits under a baldachin adorned with bright red drapery. Blue columns frame the canopy. Mary holds a [..], Height x width x depth: 41 x 26 x 6 cm.

The thaumaturgic power of the Mother of God was first manifested in 1688 in Moscow. Efimia, sister of Ioakim, [..], Height x width x depth: 31 x 26 x 2.5 cm.

Depicting Our Lady Vladimirskaj, the Virgin with baby Jesus in her arms.  Medieval chronicles report that [..], Height x width x depth: 16 x 12.3 x 1.6 cm.

In the center of the composition Mary, lying on her deathbed, is mourned by the apostles; her soul is portrayed [..], Diameter x depth: 54 x 3.5 cm.