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LOT 1887
Russian Gilt Painted Wooden Icon of Hodegetria
CIRCA 19TH CENTURY A.D.
12 1/4 in. (896 grams, 31.2 cm).
The Virgin holding the infant Christ, gesturing towards him with her right hand, wearing a carmine red maphorion embellished with golden pearled embroidery, elaborate cuffs and neckline to the himation; Christ making the blessing sign with his hand, the green chiton and orange himation embellished with red folds; both figures nimbate within a shallow recess and framed by a red border, inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' over the Child’s head; winged nimbate ‘Angel of God’ and nimbate Saint Matrona in rectangular panels on either side; split and repaired.
ProvenanceEx French gallery, Paris.
LiteratureSee Barakat, F., Russian Icons, London, 2021, pp.26-27, for similar.
FootnotesFor the Orthodox believers, the Mother of God (Theotokos) carries a special meaning. The believers relate to her as a mother who suffered and lived through the death of her son, a figure not only of love and compassion, but also of fortitude and sacrifice.
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Gilt Painted Wooden Icon of Saint George
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £172
Dressed in armour and holding a spear, carrying a shield on his back, quiver of arrows on his hip with bow over arm, and one hand on a sword at his side, against a gilt background; text across left and right field reading 'Свети Георги' (Saint George). 667 grams, 33.2 cm
Ex French gallery, Paris.
Saint George, a Roman soldier of the 4th century, martyred under Diocletian, soon became the emblem of the military saint par excellence, defender of the faith and protector of armies. In the east, his icons and images were often carried into battle or placed on standards of Christian armies; in the West, he became a patron of chivalry. Here he is represented in late Roman armour, according to the style in use in Byzantium between the 14th and 15th centuries. -
Post Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix Group
Circa 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising: one bronze with trefoil head, motif of three arrows; one bronze with trefoil head, motif of EC initials; one silver with trefoil head, motif of standing figure with bow; one bronze with trefoil head, motif of seven stars; one bronze, motif of eye, heart and arrows; the latter accompanied by an impression. 22 grams total, 16-30 mm
Acquired before 1990. Property of a Hampshire, UK, gentleman. -
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Post Medieval Gold And Gemstone Brooch
19th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £889
Set with a central cut and polished topaz surrounded by five cut rubies and five cut emeralds with good colour; catchplate remaining to reverse. 5.27 grams, 23 mm
From the private collection of an Epping, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an original valuation by Henry Little & Son, Lancaster, dated 22 April 1974 (£400). This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.201206.
