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LOT 1968
Russian Painted Wooden Icon of Virgin and Child
CIRCA 1800 A.D.
13 1/4 in. (1.26 kg, 33.5 cm).
In polychrome within a shallow rectangular recess, framed by a red border; both figures shown nimbate, baby Jesus wearing a red chiton and embracing his mother; loop for suspension to reverse.
ProvenanceEx French gallery, Paris.
Accompanied by an old typed and signed letter from the Icon Museum at Autenried Castle near Günzburg.
Cf. Rothemund, B., Handbuch der Ikonenkunst, Munchen, 1966, p.256.
FootnotesThe icon shows the Mother of God of Fedorovskaya type, one of the variants of the Hodegetria icons. It is a central Russian work from the first half of 19th century A.D. The Fedorovskaya icon of the Mother of God or Virgin of Kostroma is honoured by the Orthodox church as a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary. It is kept in the city of Kostroma, in the Cathedral of Epiphany-Anastasia. Legend attributes its creation to Saint Luke the Evangelist. Its iconography is similar to that of Our Lady of Vladimir. She is also revered as one of the icons of the Romanov house linked to the election in 1613 of the founder of the dynasty Michael Romanov who lived his youth in Kostroma.
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Russian Gilt Painted Wooden Icon of Hodegetria
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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. 896 grams, 31.2 cm
Ex French gallery, Paris.
For 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. -
Tudor Period Silver Filigree Pendant
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Displaying a stylised floral design composed of filigree ropework and plain bands, applied filigree roundels adorned with granules alternating with lozengiform plaques; reverse displaying squashed sheet-silver tubes radiating from central filigree 'ropework'. 6.04 grams, 29 mm
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Post Medieval Pewter Spoon Group
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Each with a discoid bowl and facetted stem and stamped on either the bowl or stem with a maker's mark (four different examples). 469 grams total, 16.5-18.5 cm
From the collection of J.V.B., Holland, 1990s.
