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LOT 2384
Post Medieval Carved Agate Plaque with Lion and Sun
20TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 in. (72.48 grams, 86 mm).
In the form of a prayer arch with densely engraved foliate design, at the centre a facing lion holding a curved sword in its raised paw, rising sun behind and inscription below. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saint Nicholas
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £252
Representing Saint Nicholas of Mira, with a Gospel in his left hand and making the gesture of blessing with his right, dressed as a bishop, with sticharion, covered by omophorion, and surmounted by an epitrachelion, all embroidered with crosses; the saint flanked by Jesus and Virgin Mary, Christ holding the Gospel, Mary the bishop’s epitrachelion; Cyrillic inscriptions 'Saint Nikolaos the Wonderworker (СВЯТЫЙ НИКОЛА ЧУДОТВОРЕЦ), Iesus Christos (ΙΣ ΧC) and Mother of God (ΜΡ ΘΥ)' on the enamelled background. 341 grams, 12.1 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
The icon features meticulous craftsmanship typical of Orthodox iconography. The enamel colors, despite the passage of time, retain their vibrant intensity, highlighting the key elements of the depicted images. The refined details and use of enamel give depth and luminosity to the icon, making it a precious example of the Russian Orthodox tradition.
