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

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.

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.

- 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.

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.

- 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.