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Icon of the Lord Almighty with a Scepter and Orb, Russia, circa 1908-1917
sia antion, riga, latvia
The icon The Lord Almighty is a striking example of Russian Art Nouveau in icon painting of the early 20th century. The image of the Savior is made on a smooth silver gilded background, which creates a shining effect and emphasizes the sacredness of the image. The face of the Lord is presented in a waist-length composition, the heavenly kingdom is revealed before Him. Traditional attributes, a scepter and orb - symbolize the power and omnipotence of the Savior. The icon frame is made in the form of a temple with domes, decorated with chased elements and curls symbolizing heavenly clouds. The composition is complemented by two red cabochons located in the lower part of the frame, which emphasizes the solemnity of the icon and its significance. The rounded corners of the frame add harmony, characteristic of Russian Art Nouveau, and the holder for hanging is made in strict geometric forms, which reflects the influence of late Art Nouveau. Hallmarks: The hallmark of the letter MK is presumably the hallmark of Mikhail Yegorovich Karpinsky, a hallmark in an oval shield of the Moscow District Assay Office, consisting of the numbers 84 indicating the sample; a woman`s head in a kokoshnik, facing right, corresponding to the period 1908-1917. The original red velvet is preserved on the reverse side of the icon. Dimensions: height 9 cm, width 6 cm. Thickness 1.5 cm. Product weight: 70 g Width: 6cm, Height: 9cm, Depth: 1.5cm, Weight: 0.070kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Polychrome painting, ID: 11253
£8,103.73
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A magnificent icon of the Feasts with an annual menaion and a two-row cycle of Mother of God icon...
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Magnificent holidays with a passionate row, an annual menaion and a two-row cycle of icons of the Mother of God - a kind of encyclopedia of the Mother of God images. A majestic monument to Christianity and late Russian icon painting, where in one image the annual and Mother of God universe of Orthodoxy is revealed, full of sacrifice. With the epicenter of suffering and resurrection, the testimony of all the upcoming saints and with hope in the miraculous images of the intercessor. The Virgin Mary series is interrupted by the marks of Unexpected Joy, Joy of All Who Sorrow, the Sign and Coronation of Mary - milestones of the communion and growth of spiritual truths. The Passion Series is composed of: the Ascension of Mary, the Old Testament Trinity, the Entry into Jerusalem, the Raising of Lazarus, the Washing of the Feet, the Last Supper, the Flagellation of Christ, the Imposition of the Crown of Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion, the Descent from the Cross and the Entombment. Particularly attractive is the rare completeness of the lists of icons of the Mother of God, which can serve as an encyclopedia of the Mother of God images. The bright decorative painting on a golden background sounds excitingly solemn and life-affirming. Cypress board, gesso, tempera, gilding. Russia. Second half of the 19th century. Dimensions: 53x44 cm. Width: 44cm, Height: 53cm, Depth: 3cm, Weight: 10kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Wood, gesso, gilding, tempera, ID: 11192
£5,544.66
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Icon of the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky in a silver frame. The turn of the 19th-20th cen...
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Icon of the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky in a silver frame. Represents the classical composition of a saint standing near a table with Monomakhs hat. Iconography interprets a spiritual calling - above military glory and power. The princes gestures affirm sincere involvement in faith, submission to God and rejection of worldly paths. Moscow hallmarks of 84 standard silver of 1899-1908 on the crown and frame of the icon. The masters monograms are illegible. Dimensions: 22x18 cm. Width: 18cm, Height: 22cm, Depth: 2.3cm, Weight: 1kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Silver 84, ID: 8698
£810.37
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Icon of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a silver frame. Moscow. Russia 19th centur...
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Icon of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos in a silver frame and icon case. It is an unusual iconography that emphasizes the event, the lower register of the icon with Roman the Sweet Singer, the couple of emperors, etc. The upper tier, with the worship of Christ, is unexpectedly turned to the right. The frame is made in Gilded silver. Russia, Moscow 19th century. Icon size without icon case 22 x 26.5 cm Width: 36.5cm, Height: 41cm, Depth: 7cm, Weight: 2kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Gilding, ID: 8363
£1,194.23
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Icon of the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky on porcelain.
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The image of the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky. Hand-painted porcelain from the early 20th century. The wooden frame was made later. Represents the canonical image of the patron of the fatherland, standing tall, in military attire, a mantle and symbols of power on the table. In his right hand is the banner of Christ with the image of the Savior Not Made by Hands. Thin, miniature writing repeats the best icon samples of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, with triumphant realism of figures and textured gold embossing on the margins of the icon. Width: 8cm, Height: 15cm, Depth: 2cm, Weight: 0.115kg, Condition: Slight wear marks, Material: Porcelain, ID: 5633
£469.16
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Icon Selected Holidays. Palekh. XIX century.
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Icon 12 principal Christian feastIn the central part of the icon is the Introduction to the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows and Virgin Mary. In the center of the icon is the three-year-old Virgin Mary, who was brought to the temple by Her parents - Joachim and Anna. For a long time they were childless and took a vow: if the Lord gives them parental happiness, then they will devote the Infant to God. It was a sacrifice - to give their only, long-awaited child. The icon shows the fulfillment of a promise: Joachim and Anna bring little Mary to the temple, where the Jerusalem priest meets the family. According to Church Tradition, he was the righteous Zacharias, the future father of John the Baptist, therefore, on the icon, his head is surrounded by a halo. Behind the priest is the Holy Gates of Saints (a special place in the Jerusalem temple), where the main shrines of the Jewish people were stored in the ark.In the upper part is the icon of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.In the lower part of the Icon Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryIn the circle of the central part of the icon of saints: Tatiana, Sandra, Anna, Paul, Catherine, Mary Magdalene.Material: wood, gesso, tempera, Palekh, XIX century Width: 44cm, Height: 53.5cm, Depth: 10cm, Weight: 6kg, Condition: Some lacks, Material: Wood, ID: 3258
£2,047.26
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Icon of 5 saints
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Middle of 19th century. Wood, painting. 33x58 cm Width: 33cm, Height: 58cm, Depth: 33cm, Weight: 2kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Wood, ID: 10893
£1,706.05
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Printed metal icon of the Lord Pantocrator, turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
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Printed metal icon of the Lord Pantocrator, turn of the 19th-20th centuries. Dimensions: 22x17 cm. Width: 17cm, Height: 22cm, Depth: 0.7cm, Weight: 0.265kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Decal, ID: 8456
£153.54
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Icon of the Savior Almighty. 19th century
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Icon the ark Savior Almighty of the second half of the 19th century in a modern icon case . Wood, gesso, tempera, gold. Mstera? 21x18.5cm. Width: 21cm, Height: 5cm, Depth: 18.5cm, Weight: 1kg, Condition: Good, Material: Tempera, ID: 3475
£298.56
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Russian icon of the Holy Martyr Antonina, turn of the 19th-20th centuries.
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Russian icon of the Holy Martyr Antonina, turn of the 19th-20th centuries. A small, personal image is painted in bright and festive gold, in the canons of realistic painting at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The semi-figure of the saint is enlivened by a three-quarter turn, volumetric-plastic construction of the figure, calm and confident concentration, realistically written hands with a cross. The careful and fractional ornamentation of the golden field and its organization do not contradict the stated dating. Dimensions: 17x14 cm. Width: 14cm, Height: 17cm, Depth: 2cm, Weight: 0.313kg, Condition: Good, Material: Wood, gesso, gilding, tempera, ID: 8157
£511.81
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Large, copper-cast icon of the Smolensk Mother of God, with five enamels, in an icon case. Russia...
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Large, copper-cast icon of the Smolensk Mother of God in an icon case. Betrays the canonical, semi-figured image of the Mother of God with a baby in her arms. The rare casting format preserves the high-quality detailing of the clothes, the gestures of the saints, the foliage and floral patterns on the margins of the icon and Mary’s halo. The color program of the monument is interesting: combining the natural nature of the blue, endless sky and green organic foliage in the background of the icon. And also yellow, consider the golden color, blooming on the dark nimbus of the Virgin Mary. White, as a sign of purity, forms the titles, the cross-shaped halo of Jesus and the flowers in the margins of the icon. Copper-bronze alloy. Hot enamels 5 colors. Good original condition. Origin: From a family of Old Believers in Latgale. Russia. 19th century. Dimensions of the icon: 26x22 cm. Size of the icon case: 75x60 cm. Width: 60cm, Height: 75cm, Depth: 16cm, Weight: 35kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Glass, ID: 8442
£767.72
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Rare silver erotic musical automatic box.
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Refined and rare silver erotic music box for cigarettes. The case with the mechanism compartment opens like a golden cigarette tray. Underneath, on a hinge, is a moving erotic scene depicting an 18th century couple. Love joys to music take place against the background of a pastoral landscape flanked by a palace extension and a triumphal arch. 800 Italian silver. The manufacturers brand is hidden. Probably Palermo Basilio Vincenzo Fiore, 1930s.Dimensions: Height: 3.2 cm. Width: 9.2. cm Length: 5.7cm Width: 9.2cm, Height: 3.2cm, Depth: 5.7cm, Weight: 0.5kg, Condition: Good, Material: Silver 800, ID: 3608
£7,250.70
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Graceful lady`s necessaire made of jasper and gold.
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Elegant ladies necessaire made of green jasper and gold, in the spirit of Louis XV. The opening button is an old cut diamond. The edges of the travel bag are decorated in roccale gold, with a fox and a goat in the decor of the sides. Total weight: 95 gr. Width: 4cm, Height: 10cm, Depth: 2cm, Weight: 0.095kg, Condition: Good, Material: Gold, ID: 6049
£2,388.47
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Golden Russian Cup . K.Gan
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Russian golden Cup , cylindrical, from K. Hahn with enamels and the slogan: Drink the guest, and pour the house owner. A laconic and cozy weighty volume, full of a subtle sense of proportion, where the text embraces, envelops and directs to the hospitality of the drinking ritual. Towards a model of revered and warm communication. To the idea of an old deanery. The cylindrical volume, commensurate with the hand, is festively decorated with enamel waves and edging. They strike a balance between seemingly simple functionality and solemn sublimity. The sparkle of enamel stones completes the decoration and gives a royal or princely shine to the product. Gold, champleve enamel. Stamp: Double-headed eagle above the stamp K. Gan, corresponding to the firm of the supplier of the Imperial Court Karl Gan . Letter a , Girl turned to the right, numbers 56 in an oval shield, corresponding to the St. Petersburg Assay District for gold items from 8.5 g and more, period 1908-1917. Weight: 49.5 gr Width: 4.1cm, Height: 4.8cm, Depth: 4.1cm, Weight: 0.05kg, Condition: Very good, Material: Enamel, ID: 3429
£8,530.24
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Magnifier in gold frame.
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Elegant magnifier in a gold frame with a pen in the form of a curl and decorative trim from jasper on the body.Weight 30 gr. Width: 2.5cm, Height: 8cm, Depth: 4cm, Weight: 0.04kg, Condition: Excellent, Material: Glass, ID: 474
£1,961.96
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Ikebana Flowers. Bone carving from the Meiji Japan period
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Ikebana Flowers. Bone carvings from the Meiji Japan period. The magnificent, subtle work conveys a living volumetric accord of flowers, shoots and wood, composed in ikebana. The whimsical dynamics of a blossoming branch, balanced by a stabilizing tree skeleton and fireworks of flower buds. Composition weight: 467 g. Width: 17cm, Height: 18cm, Depth: 6cm, Weight: 0.467kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Bone, ID: 5582
£2,132.56
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A wedding pair of icons in silver frames in the Art Nouveau style. Moscow, early 20th century
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A wedding pair of icons created at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries in Moscow is an outstanding example of Russian icon painting. The composition features two traditional images: a half-length image of the Lord Almighty with an open book in his left hand and a blessing gesture with his right hand, as well as Our Lady of Kazan with a baby in her arms. The images are executed in the academic style typical of Moscow icon painting workshops of the late 19th century. The icons are enclosed in luxurious silver gilded frames created at the Moscow factory of Yemelyan Alekseevich Kuznetsov in the Art Nouveau style. The finest decorative elements give the works a special sophistication. The icons are placed in original wooden icon cases corresponding to the era of their creation. Materials and technique: Board, gesso, egg tempera, silver 84, gilding, casting, chasing, sawing, hand engraving with a graver, chiselling, grinding, polishing, finishing, mounting Hallmarks: Master`s name EK - Kuznetsov Yemelyan Alekseevich, owner of a silverware factory. Silver assay mark 84 with an image of a woman`s head in a kokoshnik, facing right, with the letter Omega - Moscow Assay Office, period 1908-1917. Dimensions: Icons: Height - 22 cm, width - 17.5 cm. Icon cases: Height - 30 cm, width - 26 cm Historical background: Kuznetsov Yemelyan Alekseevich is the owner of a silverware factory founded in 1886. According to data from 1897, the company produced silver icon frames worth about 5 thousand rubles. The production involved 13 male workers, 6 teenagers and 6 boys learning the craft. The icon cases of his workshop were distinguished by the high quality of their chasing and the sophistication of their gilded decor. A wedding pair of icons: a symbol of blessing and spiritual unity A wedding pair is a special composition consisting of two icons: the Savior and the Holy Mother of God, executed in the same style and manner of painting. These icons are used during the sacrament of marriage and are an integral part of the Orthodox wedding tradition. During the ceremony, the priest blesses the groom with the image of Christ, and the bride with the icon of the Mother of God, thereby symbolizing their spiritual patronage. Wedding icons are presented to the newlyweds by their parents: the icon of the Savior is given to the son, and the image of the Mother of God to the daughter. This gesture is not only a blessing, but also a guarantee of the preservation of family values ??and traditions. After the wedding ceremony, the icons are placed in the red corner of the house, becoming the basis of the home iconostasis and holding the blessing for a long and happy married life. According to an old custom, wedding icons are passed down from generation to generation, being a priceless family heirloom. Width: 26cm, Height: 30cm, Depth: 7cm, Weight: 2.5kg, Condition: Good, Material: Silver 84, Gilding, ID: 12233
£3,838.61
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Three Official First Day Covers of the New Definitive Values + Inserts.
private seller, scarborough, united kingdom
With the original inserts all three in very good condition.
£5.99
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Five First Day Covers on a Christmas Theme
private seller, scarborough, united kingdom
1980-81-82-83-90 all in first class condition.
£12.99
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1980 Official First Day Cover of the 175th Anniversary of the Death of Lord Nelson
private seller, scarborough, united kingdom
In first class condition
£9.99
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Gilded brass pulpit. 19th century
sia antion, riga, latvia
The 19th century neo-Gothic style desk pulpit is a work of decorative and applied art that is distinguished by its exquisite workmanship and detailing. The pulpit body is made of gilded brass and is installed on a square base that rests on four claw-shaped legs, giving the structure a majestic and monumental appearance. Along the perimeter of the pulpit there is an elegant turned decor with elements of partially openwork foliage and floral motifs, which adds a sense of lightness and airiness to the overall massiveness of the product. Architectural elements complement the composition, creating the impression of an ancient Gothic building in miniature. The central part of the pulpit facade is a blue enamel cross, decorated with coat of arms lilies, symbolizing royal power and purity. In the center of the cross there is a red cabochon, which brings an accent of bright color and emphasizes the importance of the composition. The analogion itself is engraved with a similar cross, maintaining harmony and continuity in the design. The dimensions of the pulpit when closed are: height - 8.5 cm, length - 25 cm, depth - 28.5 cm. When open, its height increases to 25 cm, length - to 26 cm, and the depth remains the same - 28.5 cm. Width: 30cm, Height: 10cm, Depth: 27cm, Weight: 3kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Gold plated brass, ID: 11577
£1,279.54
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Moscow icon in gilded silver with enamels. John the Warrior. 1899-1908.
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Moscow icon in a gilded silver setting and cloisonne enamels of John the Warrior. 1899-1908. Demonstrates a generational image of the saint, with a spear diagonally. The chamber image is dressed in the sublime color of a gilded riza and is complemented by a triumphant chord of an enamel crown and a belt, with supporting squares in the corners of the composition. Moscow hallmarks of 84 silver samples, and the monogram of an unknown master of the Federal Assembly on the salary and crown. Icon size: 13.5x11 cm. Width: 11cm, Height: 13.5cm, Depth: 2cm, Weight: 0.3kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Oil on wood, ID: 7800
£3,923.91
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Icon of Saint Nicholas with life on a cypress board, second half of the 19th century.
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Bright, solemn and joyful image of St. Nicholas with his life on a cypress board. It represents a compromise of chamber solemnity, with a picturesque ensemble of hallmarks - deeds and miracles of the saint, in gold. Around the middle of the traditional iconography with a semi-figure of the saint and the marks of the Mother of God and Christ, there are 16 hallmarks of ascetic life. Including: Christmas, baptism, saint; Instruction to a wife with a dry hand, learning to read and write, ordination of a miracle worker, ordinance as priest, deliverance of three maidens from famine, appearance to Emperor Constantine twice in a dream, deliverance of three husbands from execution, miracle of St. Nicholas about three icons, salvation of Demetrius from drowning, salvation of the Patriarch of Athos from drowning , the deliverance of the son of Basil from the Saracens, the miracle of the impoverished publican, the assignment and transfer of the relics of St. Nicholas. The overall harmonic structure of the icon, decorative integrity, delicate color balance - demonstrates the high level of skill of the icon painter, who is familiar with the Mstera painting practice. Second half of the 19th century. Wood, gesso, gilding, tempera. 35x30 cm. Width: 30cm, Height: 35cm, Depth: 2.5cm, Weight: 2.060kg, Condition: Minor scratches, Material: Wood, gesso, gilding, tempera, ID: 7793
£1,961.96
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Engraving "Bulls"
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"Bulls" engraving mounted in a wooden frame. Author`s signature.Internal size 1714 cm Width: 44cm, Height: 32cm, Depth: 2cm, Weight: 1kg, Condition: Very good, Material: Engraving, ID: 3192
£68.24
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Antique Russian box "Breaking for Dmitry Pozarsky”
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A box from the Vishnyakovs` factory Bow of the Boyars to Dmitry Pozharsky. Mass series commissioned by haberdashery and tea factories. In this case, Alexei Gubkin`s Receivers (stamp on the bottom of the box). In excellent condition, boxes without any serious damage, slight abrasions of the paint layer, no locks, painting with gilded paints in excellent condition. Late 19th - early 20th century, papier-mâche, chromolithographic contour, painting with paints. Width: 13cm, Height: 7cm, Depth: 9cm, Weight: 0.5kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Painting, ID: 1832
£68.24
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