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Corals, Ivories and Silver: masterpieces from important collections - Russian Icons
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli - Piazza Lovatelli, 1 Rome 00186, thu 30 November 2023
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31
Wooden altar cross with Christ
Italian area, 18th century
A carved boxwood Corpus Christi placed on a wooden cross with an ebonised wooden base. The figure of the Saviour [..], Height x Width x Depth: 65.5 x 26 x 9.5 cm.
31
Wooden altar cross with Christ
Italian area, 18th century
A carved boxwood Corpus Christi placed on a wooden cross with an ebonised wooden base. The figure of the Saviour [..], Height x Width x Depth: 65.5 x 26 x 9.5 cm.
32
Copper astylar cross
Lombardy-Venetian area, 15th-16th century
embossed, chiselled and gilded copper sheet on a gilded cast metal core.The finely decorated cross has a Latin [..], Height 64.5 x width 31.5 x depth 2.5 cm.
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Copper astylar cross
Lombardy-Venetian area, 15th-16th century
embossed, chiselled and gilded copper sheet on a gilded cast metal core.The finely decorated cross has a Latin [..], Height 64.5 x width 31.5 x depth 2.5 cm.
33
Marble sculpture depicting the Virgin in Ecstasy
Italy, 16th - 17th century
The figure of the Immaculate Virgin sculpted in the full round in marble rests on a base of clouds and cherubs' [..], Height x width x depth: 36.5 x 10 x 9 cm.
33
Marble sculpture depicting the Virgin in Ecstasy
Italy, 16th - 17th century
The figure of the Immaculate Virgin sculpted in the full round in marble rests on a base of clouds and cherubs' [..], Height x width x depth: 36.5 x 10 x 9 cm.
34
An Italian pink limestone bird
Spoleto, mid-14th century
A large figure of a peacock or pheasant carved in the round on pink limestone. Typical of the areas of the Apennines [..], Height x width x depth: 85 x 150 x 20 cm.
34
An Italian pink limestone bird
Spoleto, mid-14th century
A large figure of a peacock or pheasant carved in the round on pink limestone. Typical of the areas of the Apennines [..], Height x width x depth: 85 x 150 x 20 cm.
35
Tino di Camaino
(Siena - Napoli)
Workshop of
Marble lion stylophore
first half of the 14th century
The work of work is made of Carrara marble, an expensive material that was chosen for its pliability and luster [..], Height x width x depth: 55 x 77 x 35 cm.
35
Tino di Camaino
(Siena - Napoli)
Workshop of
Marble lion stylophore
first half of the 14th century
The work of work is made of Carrara marble, an expensive material that was chosen for its pliability and luster [..], Height x width x depth: 55 x 77 x 35 cm.
36
Rare pair of marble winged Putti
Sicily, 17th century
Sculpted in the round in full Sicilian Baroque style, they are depicted in an upright, frontal position with [..], Base heights: 79 cm, Putti heights: circa 120 cm.
36
Rare pair of marble winged Putti
Sicily, 17th century
Sculpted in the round in full Sicilian Baroque style, they are depicted in an upright, frontal position with [..], Base heights: 79 cm, Putti heights: circa 120 cm.
37
Russian bronze travel icon
19th century
Three-leaf hinged bronze with simple shaped frame surmounted by the face of the Acheropite. The side scenes present [..], Height x width: 9,6 x 11 cm. Weight: 184 g.
37
Russian bronze travel icon
19th century
Three-leaf hinged bronze with simple shaped frame surmounted by the face of the Acheropite. The side scenes present [..], Height x width: 9,6 x 11 cm. Weight: 184 g.
38
Russian bronze travel icon
19th century
Quadripartite travel icon made of gilded bronze and polychrome enamels, depicting scenes from the life of Christ. [..], Dimensions closed icon: 15 x 9.7 x 1.3 cm. Open icon width: 35 cm.
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Russian bronze travel icon
19th century
Quadripartite travel icon made of gilded bronze and polychrome enamels, depicting scenes from the life of Christ. [..], Dimensions closed icon: 15 x 9.7 x 1.3 cm. Open icon width: 35 cm.
39
Russian bronze travel icon with frame
19th century
The central representation presents the Virgin Consoler of all the afflicted. The circulation of this iconography [..], Height x height x depth: 24 x 20.5 x 1.4 cm.
39
Russian bronze travel icon with frame
19th century
The central representation presents the Virgin Consoler of all the afflicted. The circulation of this iconography [..], Height x height x depth: 24 x 20.5 x 1.4 cm.
40
Russian bronze travel icon
19th century
Enamelled bronze with polychrome enamels representing the Ascension of the prophet Elijah and scenes from his [..], Height x width x depth: 13.5 x 11 x 0.4 cm.
40
Russian bronze travel icon
19th century
Enamelled bronze with polychrome enamels representing the Ascension of the prophet Elijah and scenes from his [..], Height x width x depth: 13.5 x 11 x 0.4 cm.
41
Russian bronze icon depicting the Virgin of Smolensk
Late 19th century
Gllt bronze and polychrome enamels with simple frame, representing the Virgin of Smolensk. Item condition [..], Height x width: 11.8 x 9.5 cm. Weight: 456 g.
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Russian bronze icon depicting the Virgin of Smolensk
Late 19th century
Gllt bronze and polychrome enamels with simple frame, representing the Virgin of Smolensk. Item condition [..], Height x width: 11.8 x 9.5 cm. Weight: 456 g.
42
Russian bronze travel icon
19th century
Gilt bronze representing the Mother of God Joy of the Afflicted, glorified in 1688 after the intercession and [..], Height x width: 10.5 x 8.5 cm. Weight: 505 g.
42
Russian bronze travel icon
19th century
Gilt bronze representing the Mother of God Joy of the Afflicted, glorified in 1688 after the intercession and [..], Height x width: 10.5 x 8.5 cm. Weight: 505 g.
43
Russian bronze travel icons
Late 19th century
- Small travel icon in gilt bronze and polychrome enamels; the central scene presents the Virgin of Kazan, surmounted [..], Heights x widths: 8.7 x 10 cm and 5 x 5 cm. Total weight: 654 g.
43
Russian bronze travel icons
Late 19th century
- Small travel icon in gilt bronze and polychrome enamels; the central scene presents the Virgin of Kazan, surmounted [..], Heights x widths: 8.7 x 10 cm and 5 x 5 cm. Total weight: 654 g.
44
Russian bronze and enamel crucifixion
XIX secolo
Typical Russian orthodox cross made of gilded bronze and polychrome enamels. At the top the figure of Christ [..], Height x width: 17.5 x 11.5 cm.
44
Russian bronze and enamel crucifixion
XIX secolo
Typical Russian orthodox cross made of gilded bronze and polychrome enamels. At the top the figure of Christ [..], Height x width: 17.5 x 11.5 cm.
45
Russian travel bronze icon
19th century
- Small tripartite travel icon made in bronze and enamels with scenes of saints. - Rectangular bronze plaquette [..], Heights x widths: 6 x 16.5 cm and 12 x 8.5 cm. Total weight: 737 gr.
45
Russian travel bronze icon
19th century
- Small tripartite travel icon made in bronze and enamels with scenes of saints. - Rectangular bronze plaquette [..], Heights x widths: 6 x 16.5 cm and 12 x 8.5 cm. Total weight: 737 gr.
46
Russian bronze travel icon depicting the Orthodox cross
19th century
Gilded bronze, it has two cross bars of which the horizontal upper one is longer, while the lower one is inclined [..], Height x width x depth: 17.3 x 10.6 x 0.3 cm. Weight: 286 g.
46
Russian bronze travel icon depicting the Orthodox cross
19th century
Gilded bronze, it has two cross bars of which the horizontal upper one is longer, while the lower one is inclined [..], Height x width x depth: 17.3 x 10.6 x 0.3 cm. Weight: 286 g.
47
Russian bronze travel icon depicting the Orthodox cross
19th century
Gild bronze Orthodox, it presents one vertical bar and three transversals. Each bar represents a particular detail [..], Height x width x depth: 22.5 x 14.7 x 0.3 cm. Weight: 549 g.
47
Russian bronze travel icon depicting the Orthodox cross
19th century
Gild bronze Orthodox, it presents one vertical bar and three transversals. Each bar represents a particular detail [..], Height x width x depth: 22.5 x 14.7 x 0.3 cm. Weight: 549 g.
48
Russian Stauroteca icon with bronze and enamels cross
19th century
The artwork represents Calvary with Jesus crucified and on either side his Mother, Martha and the centurion Longinus. [..], Height x width x depth: 45 x 37 x 2.5 cm.
48
Russian Stauroteca icon with bronze and enamels cross
19th century
The artwork represents Calvary with Jesus crucified and on either side his Mother, Martha and the centurion Longinus. [..], Height x width x depth: 45 x 37 x 2.5 cm.
Tempera on panel
49
Greek icon depicting the Transfiguration of Christ
Late 17th - early 18th century
Greek icon representing the Transfiguration of Christ. The iconography takes up Matthew's Gospel account at the [..], Height x width x depth: 26 x 37.5 x 3 cm.
49
Greek icon depicting the Transfiguration of Christ
Late 17th - early 18th century
Greek icon representing the Transfiguration of Christ. The iconography takes up Matthew's Gospel account at the [..], Height x width x depth: 26 x 37.5 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
50
Gilded icon depicting the Resurrection of Christ
Late 18th - early 19th century
The scene is centered around the raised figure of the risen Christ holding the banner, the symbol of the Resurrection. [..], Height x width x depth: 62.5 x 41.5 x 4 cm.
50
Gilded icon depicting the Resurrection of Christ
Late 18th - early 19th century
The scene is centered around the raised figure of the risen Christ holding the banner, the symbol of the Resurrection. [..], Height x width x depth: 62.5 x 41.5 x 4 cm.
Wood, gold-leaf pastille
51
Russian icon with religious narratives and travel icon
19th century
The scene is dominated by the Crucifixion of Christ, complemented by two medallions with the Virgin and Child [..], Height x width x depth: 55 x 46 x 3.7 cm.
51
Russian icon with religious narratives and travel icon
19th century
The scene is dominated by the Crucifixion of Christ, complemented by two medallions with the Virgin and Child [..], Height x width x depth: 55 x 46 x 3.7 cm.
Tempera su tavola
52
Russian icon with the Sixteen Great Feasts
19th century
The icon represents the sixteen Great Feasts of the Orthodox liturgical calendar, the most important solemnities [..], Height x width x depth: 53 x 46 x 3 cm.
52
Russian icon with the Sixteen Great Feasts
19th century
The icon represents the sixteen Great Feasts of the Orthodox liturgical calendar, the most important solemnities [..], Height x width x depth: 53 x 46 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
53
Russian icon depicting St. Nicholas the thaumaturge sided by Jesus and the Virgin.
19th century
St. Nicholas is among the most venerated saints in Russia.The saint's story is accompanied by a very rich hagiographic [..], Height x width x depth: 54 x 45 x 3 cm.
53
Russian icon depicting St. Nicholas the thaumaturge sided by Jesus and the Virgin.
19th century
St. Nicholas is among the most venerated saints in Russia.The saint's story is accompanied by a very rich hagiographic [..], Height x width x depth: 54 x 45 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
54
Russian icon depicting various versions of the figure of the Virgin Mary
19th century
In the central part, various representations of the figure of the Mother of God: Our Lady of the Burning Bush, [..], Height x width x depth: 54 x 44 x 3.4 cm.
54
Russian icon depicting various versions of the figure of the Virgin Mary
19th century
In the central part, various representations of the figure of the Mother of God: Our Lady of the Burning Bush, [..], Height x width x depth: 54 x 44 x 3.4 cm.
Tempera on panel
55
ANDREI MIKHAILOVITCH POSTNIKOV
Russian icon depicting Christ Pantocrator with silver riza
Moscow, 1868
875/1000 silver oklad, fully hallmarked for silver fineness of 84 zolotniks used in Moskow in 1868, silversmith [..], Height x width x depth: 31.4 x 26.5 x 2.4 cm.
55
ANDREI MIKHAILOVITCH POSTNIKOV
Russian icon depicting Christ Pantocrator with silver riza
Moscow, 1868
875/1000 silver oklad, fully hallmarked for silver fineness of 84 zolotniks used in Moskow in 1868, silversmith [..], Height x width x depth: 31.4 x 26.5 x 2.4 cm.
Tempera on panel
56
Russian icon depicting the Twelve Great Feasts
19th century
With silver-plated copper oklad and gilded silver aureola hallmarked with the silver marks in use at the end [..], Height x width x depth: 32.2 x 26.5 x 3 cm.
56
Russian icon depicting the Twelve Great Feasts
19th century
With silver-plated copper oklad and gilded silver aureola hallmarked with the silver marks in use at the end [..], Height x width x depth: 32.2 x 26.5 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
57
Russian icon depicting the Mother of God joy of all the afflicted
19th century
Our Lady "Joy of All the Afflicted" belongs to the group of so-called prayer icons, Marian images inspired by [..], Height x width x depth: 43 x 35.5 x 3 cm.
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Russian icon depicting the Mother of God joy of all the afflicted
19th century
Our Lady "Joy of All the Afflicted" belongs to the group of so-called prayer icons, Marian images inspired by [..], Height x width x depth: 43 x 35.5 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
58
Russian icon depicting the Twelve great feasts
19th century
The icon represents the twelve great feasts of the liturgical year of the Orthodox Church. Framing the central [..], Height x width x depth: 36.6 x 31 x 3 cm.
58
Russian icon depicting the Twelve great feasts
19th century
The icon represents the twelve great feasts of the liturgical year of the Orthodox Church. Framing the central [..], Height x width x depth: 36.6 x 31 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
59
Russian Icon with Saints
19th century
Divided into nine aediculae with a frame of interlaced and beaded decoration, within which various saints are [..], Height x width x depth: 41 x 35.2 x 3 cm.
59
Russian Icon with Saints
19th century
Divided into nine aediculae with a frame of interlaced and beaded decoration, within which various saints are [..], Height x width x depth: 41 x 35.2 x 3 cm.
Tempera on panel
60
Russian icon depicting Christ on the throne
19th century
Christ is enthroned, crowned and surrounded by the figures of Mary, St John and the archangels Michael and Gabriel. [..], Height x width x depth: 34.3 x 31 x 2.8 cm.
60
Russian icon depicting Christ on the throne
19th century
Christ is enthroned, crowned and surrounded by the figures of Mary, St John and the archangels Michael and Gabriel. [..], Height x width x depth: 34.3 x 31 x 2.8 cm.
Tempera on panel