$179
The saint and great martyr, George the Victorious, lived at the end of the 3rd to the beginning of the 4th Century in the region of Cappadokia in Asia Minor. He was one of the senior military leaders in the Roman army of Emperor Diocletian. At the time of recurring persecution of the Christians, St. George spoke in the Senate against the plans' of the Emperor, for which he was subject to extreme torture and beheaded, but he displayed unshakeable faith. The death of the martyr became a victory for faith, from which came the title "the Victorious." Of the many miracles of St. George, the most widespread in icon painting is the "miracle of the dragon," accomplished by the saint in his homeland in the city of Berit (now Beirut). Near the city was a lake with an unu- sually huge "dragon." The resi- dents and idolaters brought the dragon human sacrifices. When it became the turn of the king's daughter, George the Victorious appeared and struck the awful dragon with a spear . In Russia, St. George was considered a protector of Russian forces. Many of the Russian princes carried the name of the victorious saint. For example, the Grand Prince Yaroslav Mudry, christened George, built the Georgievsky Cathedral in honor of his guardian angel. The day of the cathedral's consecration (November 26) became a holiday in Russia celebrating the Great Martyr ( called Yuryev Day). In honor of the Great Martyr, the Yuryev Monastery in Veliky Novgorod, and the city of. Yuryev (now Tartu) were founded. George the Victorious is famous in oral folklore as the epic hero Egory the Brave. Since the time of prince Yury Danilovich (died 1325), the depiction of : St. George beating the dragon became the coat of arms of Moscow, and later it entered the coat of arms of Russia.. A second day, April 23, is also celebrated in honor of St. George.
Silid bronze with white and black enamels. XVIII - XIX centiry. Size: 7 by 6 cm.
$175
The Composition, in centre of which is expressed Vsederzhitel (The Christ), and on sides — turned to him Virgin Mary and Ioann Predtecia; except these main figures in Deisus there are often expressed Archangels Mihail and Gavriil, Apostles Petr and Pavel,other Saint and Saint Martyrs. The figures are located in strictly determined order, on rank. The Idea of the composition is the intercession of Saints for people before Christ. Deisus row (rank) is a main part of every Russian Churches IKONOSTAS . The Deisus is placed above the Altar doors and across the main doors to the church building . This Icon has unusual depiction: The composition, in centre of which is expressed Vsederzhitel (The Christ), and on sides — turned to him Virgin Mary and Ioann Predtecia is surroundedwith from centre to the left - St John Chrisostom, St Nicolas the Miricleworker and St Philip Mithopolite. From centre to the wright - St.Arhangel Mikhail and 2 Solovetskij Iles Saints St Zosima and St. Savvatij.
Good condition.Circa 1800. Solid bronze Size 17 by 7 cm.
$175
The composition is expressed Vsederzhitel (The Christ), and on sides — turned to him Virgin Mary and Ioann Predtecia Deisus row (rank) is a main part of every Russian Churches IKONOSTAS . The Deisus is placed above the Altar doors and across the main doors to the church building .
Good condition.Circa 1800. Solid bronze. Size 11 by 5 cm.
$260
The composition is expressed Vsederzhitel (The Christ), and on sides — turned to him Virgin Mary and Ioann Predtecia Deisus row (rank) is a main part of every Russian Churches IKONOSTAS . The Deisus is placed above the Altar doors and across the main doors to the church building .
Good condition. XVIII century. Solid bronze.The small part of white, dark bluue and black enamels left. Size 11 by 5 cm.
$249
The prelate Nikolai, Archbishop of Mira in Lycia, is one if the most revered saints in the Orthodox Church, especially in Russia. He lived in the first half of the 4th century and was a bishop in the city of - Mira in the Lycia region in Asia Minor. At Nikolai's election as a bishop, Christ miraculously delivered the gospels to the prelate Nikolai, and the Mother of God delivered an omophor. The prelate Nikolai became renowned for his many Christian deeds. At the time if presecution of the Christians, he was a teacher of faith, one of the fathers of the church, and he spoke at the First Ecumenical Council against the her- esy of Ary. Saint Nikolai is revered as protector if seafarers and travelers, as a helper of the poor and of the condemned innocent. There are celebrations in his honor twice a year: December 6 - the day ofhis death (ca. 345 - 351) and May 9 - the day his relics were transferred from Mira to the city of Bari in Italy (1087).
XIX century.GOOD condition.Size:17 by 6,5 cm.
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The Kazan icon is related to the iconographical type of hymn in praise of the Virgin, known as the Odigitry icon (Greek for guide ). This icon depicts the Virgin in half-.length with the blessing God-Child. In Byzantium, this iconography was related to the Vlakherin icon of the Virgin. In Russia, the icon was named after Kazan, the place of a miraculous occurrence on July 8, 1579. Prince Dmitry Pozharsky freed Moscow from the Poles with the Kazan icon of the Virgin on October 22, 1612. The church celebration of the icon occurs on these two days. The Virgin of Kazan was considered the protectress of all- Russia and also of the Tsarist house of Romanovs..
Solid Brass. Circa 1800. Size 9 by 8 cm.
$220
The Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God was venerated as a national sacred possession.The story of Image of Vladimir Mother of God is the following: Iconographically it falls under the Eleusa type ( eleusa -"pity" or "tenderness" in Greek) or Umileniye in Russian. The icon was brought from Constantinople to Vyshgorod, near Kiev, and in 1155 Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky took it to Vladimir. The icon was named after this city, where it became famous.
Solid bronze with blue enamel. Decorative frame. Size: 10,5 by 10 cm.
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The Virgin is portrayed in the icon with hands lifted in prayer for the whole world. In the circle on her breast is the God-Child, the Savior Emmanuel. This iconography is related to Orans (Latin for prayer), an ancient form used to depict the Virgin. In Russia the half-length depiction of Orans received the name "The Sign" after the miracle of the Novgorod icon in 1170. In this year, Suzdal armed forces lay siege to Novgorod. The Archbishop of Novgorod, Iliya, listening to a revelation from above, brought the icon of the Virgin from the Church of the Savior onto Ilina Street at the city's citadel. During the religious procession under the fortress walls, an arrow pierced the icon. Tears flowed from the eyes of the Virgin and the icon miraculously turned away from the attacking Suzdal forces to face the city. With great strength the Novgorodians succeeded in conquering it the Suzdal army. In memory of' this miraculous sign from the icon, a holiday honoring it was created on November 27. The representation of the virgin with an orb in her hand is an iconographical peculiarity .As a rule, in ancient icons the Christ Child is depicted with a scroll..
The Solid bronze with the multyciloured enamels. Circa 1800. Size: 5,5 by 4,4 cm.
$300
The prelate Nikolai, Archbishop of Mira in Lycia, is one if the most revered saints in the Orthodox Church, especially in Russia. He lived in the first half of the 4th century and was a bishop in the city of - Mira in the Lycia region in Asia Minor. At Nikolai's election as a bishop, Christ miraculously delivered the gospels to the prelate Nikolai, and the Mother of God delivered an omophor. The prelate Nikolai became renowned for his many Christian deeds. At the time if presecution of the Christians, he was a teacher of faith, one of the fathers of the church, and he spoke at the First Ecumenical Council against the her- esy of Ary. Saint Nikolai is revered as protector if seafarers and travelers, as a helper of the poor and of the condemned innocent. There are celebrations in his honor twice a year: December 6 - the day ofhis death (ca. 345 - 351) and May 9 - the day his relics were transferred from Mira to the city of Bari in Italy (1087).
Solid bronze. Multicolored enameles. Size 5"1/2 by 4"3/4. XIXth century. Cast in solid bronze. Medeum condition.
$100
Russian bronze Icon Five Saints.
Cast in solid bronze. Size 5"1/2 by 4"
$240
Genuine antique 19th century bronze four-panel folding icon This is the most distinguishing Orthodox symbol. Icons like these through their visual images, rich in symbolism, kept alive the various religious holidays, celebrations, beliefs and spirit of Russian Orthodox Church. Cast in solid bronze, and decorated with hot baked enamel. This tetrapthych icon could substitute for entire church icon wall (iconostate). Multi-piece folding metal plaques also frequently were worn on the breast or otherwise carried and were believed to provide protection during travel and on the battle field.
Solid bronze. Size:15"1/2 by 6"3/4 . XIXth century.
$400
The saint and great martyr, George the Victorious, lived at the end of the 3rd to the beginning of the 4th Century in the region of Cappadokia in Asia Minor. He was one of the senior military leaders in the Roman army of Emperor Diocletian. At the time of recurring persecution of the Christians, St. George spoke in the Senate against the plans' of the Emperor, for which he was subject to extreme torture and beheaded, but he displayed unshakeable faith. The death of the martyr became a victory for faith, from which came the title "the Victorious." Of the many miracles of St. George, the most widespread in icon painting is the "miracle of the dragon," accomplished by the saint in his homeland in the city of Berit (now Beirut). Near the city was a lake with an unu- sually huge "dragon." The resi- dents and idolaters brought the dragon human sacrifices. When it became the turn of the king's daughter, George the Victorious appeared and struck the awful dragon with a spear . In Russia, St. George was considered a protector of Russian forces. Many of the Russian princes carried the name of the victorious saint. For example, the Grand Prince Yaroslav Mudry, christened George, built the Georgievsky Cathedral in honor of his guardian angel. The day of the cathedral's consecration (November 26) became a holiday in Russia celebrating the Great Martyr ( called Yuryev Day). In honor of the Great Martyr, the Yuryev Monastery in Veliky Novgorod, and the city of. Yuryev (now Tartu) were founded. George the Victorious is famous in oral folklore as the epic hero Egory the Brave. Since the time of prince Yury Danilovich (died 1325), the depiction of : St. George beating the dragon became the coat of arms of Moscow, and later it entered the coat of arms of Russia.. A second day, April 23, is also celebrated in honor of St. George. St. Georges surrounded by: Full Deisusus on top, the !@ Apostoles and the Angel the Saviour down middle, with St. John Crisostom and St. Andrej Pervezvanni near.
Solid bronze with blue enamel. Size : 5"1/2 by 4"1/2. XIXth century.
$70
The Icon of specially collected Saints: St. Paraskeva, St. Evdokija on top; Sts. Mortirs Dukes Boris and Gleb, Sts Ulita and kirik.
Solid bronze. Size: 2"/1/4 by 2" . XIXth century. Cast in solid bronze with blew enamels on. Very good condition.
$130
Icons like these - Skladens - through their visual images, rich in symbolism, kept alive the various religious holidays, celebrations, beliefs and spirit of Russian Orthodox Church. The prelate Nikolai, Archbishop of Mira in Lycia, is one if the most revered saints in the Orthodox Church, especially in Russia. He lived in the first half of the 4th century and was a bishop in the city of - Mira in the Lycia region in Asia Minor. At Nikolai's election as a bishop, Christ miraculously delivered the gospels to the prelate Nikolai, and the Mother of God delivered an omophor. The prelate Nikolai became renowned for his many Christian deeds. At the time if presecution of the Christians, he was a teacher of faith, one of the fathers of the church, and he spoke at the First Ecumenical Council against the her- esy of Ary. Saint Nikolai is revered as protector if seafarers and travelers, as a helper of the poor and of the condemned innocent. There are celebrations in his honor twice a year: December 6 - the day ofhis death (ca. 345 - 351) and May 9 - the day his relics were transferred from Mira to the city of Bari in Italy (1087).
Traditional old depiction of icon. On thp of thwe Skladed Lord the Father Blessing. The Icon of St. Nicolas from the sides surrounded by : on the left 1 Entering into Erusalem, 2 Sretenie, on the right 1 Descending to Hell 2 Pokrov. Tha anaunsiation on top part of both sides.
Solid bronze. Size :6"by 4" . XIXth century. Cast in solid bronze. Medeum condition.
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Icons like these - Skladens - through their visual images, rich in symbolism, kept alive the various religious holidays, celebrations, beliefs and spirit of Russian Orthodox Church. The Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God was venerated as a national sacred possession.The story of Image of Vladimir Mother of God is the following: Iconographically it falls under the Eleusa type ( eleusa -"pity" or "tenderness" in Greek) or Umileniye in Russian. The icon was brought from Constantinople to Vyshgorod, near Kiev, and in 1155 Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky took it to Vladimir. The icon was named after this city, where it became famous. The iconographical type of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of Cod was widespread in Russian icon painting. On the of thwe Skladed is Criste not made by Hand, the St. Trinity scene and Cherubs on sides. The Icon of St. Mary from the sides surrounded by : on the left 1 Entering into Erusalem, 2 Sretenie, on the right 1 Descending to Hell 2 Pokrov. Tha anaunsiation on top part of both sides.
Solid bronze. Size : 4"by 3"1/2 . XVIIIth century. Cast in solid bronze. .
$160
About the Icon of Tihvinskaja Virgin Mary: The Odigitria variant, diversified by the easier position of the figure of Criste. The Infant Jesus is expressed in half turn to the left, addressing to Virgin Mary. According to legend, the Icon of Tihvinskaja Virgin Mary was brought by the Angel from Konstantinopol in 1383. It was placed on the water of Ladozhskoe lake near Tihvin in Novgorod land. In ХV- ХVI c. its VENERATION spread around. The ensemble of the miracles prefixed to the Icon , one of which - is the salvation of the Tihvin Monastery (the fortresses on the west border of the Russia) during the War with Swede in 1613.
Cast in solid bronze with multycoloured enamels on. Very good condition. The very beginning of XIXth century. Size: 2" by 2"1/2 .