Loading, please wait...
_900x900.jpg "Russian Orthodox Painted Icon")
_200x200.jpg "Russian Orthodox Painted Icon")
.jpg "Russian Orthodox Painted Icon")
LOT 1504
Russian Orthodox Painted Icon
19TH CENTURY A.D.
7 x 5 1/2 in. (214 grams, 17.7 x 13.7 cm).
Depicting the Virgin holding the Christ on her lap on a gilt background, both nimbate; the Virgin wearing a red maphorion embellished with golden embroidery, green himation underneath; the Christ seated on her lap, holding his right arm out and making the blessing sign with his hands; Greek inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' above the Child, further text to the left of the Virgin.
ProvenanceAcquired from Derby Antiques Fair, in 2002.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 1504
Russian Orthodox Painted Icon
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
-
Viking Style Gold Earring Group
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £468
Comprising earrings with decorative bulbs and granules, including at least five pairs. 14 grams total, 22-49 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Neoclassical Roman Style Stone Calyx-Krater
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With columnar body and broad mouth, rim with egg-and-dart moulding, lotiform foot and pedestal base, two round-section strap handles. 2.9 kg, 27 cm high
Swiss private collection. Ex Herman Feldermann, Frankfurt, Germany, prior to 1985. Acquired by the present owner from the above. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11987-209619. -
Post Medieval Gilt-Bronze Signet Ring
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
With a flat-section hoop, the almond-shaped bezel with a stylised lotus flower motif to each end, one end showing the stepped joint of the bezel to the hoop. 1.81 grams, 19.49 mm overall, 17.11 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Found Mildenhall, Suffolk, UK. Property of a UK gentleman, acquired May 1978. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an old identification ticket including provenance.
