$350
Very popular. The composition, in centre of which is expressed Vsederzhitel (The Christ), and on sides — turned to him Virgin Mary and Ioann Predtecia . 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 .
Solid bronze. Size 3" by 7"1/2. XIXth century. Good condition.
$300
Desis row with Jesus Christ Pantocrator in the center and Virgin and Saint John Baptist either side . The term Deisis is derived from the Greek means prayer. They may all be on a single panel or on the three panels, which comprise a Deisis row. A Deisis row is one of the basic elements of an early Russia Iconostasis. Deisis compositions were placed above and gates of Church Altar.
Solid silverplated bronze. Size 3" by 7"1/2. XIXth century. Good condition. /to my pity all 3 parts are separate.
Sold
Rare Russian Icon of the Old Testament Trinity. When Abraham was already an old man,God appeared to him "by the oaks of Mamre" in the form of three men or Angels.Abraham and his wife, Sarah, showed them hospitality, slaughtering a calf to cook for them and baking bread. Theologians interpret these Angels as being the three persons of the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Traditional old Russian iconpainting technique: egg tempera paints over silver leaf. Gesso - Levkas on wooden plate. Good quality.
Solid bronze with blue enamel on. Size 2"1/4 by 2"1/2. XIXth century.
$49
Lovely Russian Icon of the Saint Nicholas Miracleworker. The quite exceptional veneration of St.Nicholas is well known. In the liturgic weekly cycle of the Orthodox Church, among the days of the week dedicated to the Saviour and to different orders of heavenly and earthly sanetity, only three persons are singled out by name: the Mother of God, John the Forerunner and St.Nicholas. the reason for this special veneration of this bishop, who left neither theological works nor other writings, is evidently that the Church sees in him a personification of a shepherd, of its defender and intercessor. "Having fulfilled the Gospel of Christ… thou hast appeared in truth as a most hallowed shepherd to the world:. According to his Life, when St.Nicholas was raised to the dignity of bishop he said: "…This dignity and this office demand different usaged, in order that one should live no longer for oneself but for others." This "life for others" is his characteristic feature and is manifested by the great variety of forms of his solicitude for men - his care for their preservation, their protection from the elements, from human injustice, from heresies and so forth. This solicitude was accompanied by numerous miracles both during his life and after his death. Indefatigable intercessor, steadfast, uncompromising fighter for Orthodoxy, "he was meek and gentle in his disposition and humble in spirit".
Rare very good condition. Solid bronze. Size 2" by 2"1/2. XIXth century.
Sold
Russian Icon St. Zosima and St. Savvatij the founders of Solovetskij Abbey on Isles in the White Sea.
Subject: They are considered the founders of the Solovetsky Monastery on the White Sea. Savatiy's origin is unknown, other than that he was in the White Lake Monastery of Kirill Byelozerskiy sometime between 1408 - 1431. He next went to the Valaam Monastery on Lake Ladoga. Uncomfortable at being praised there for his piety, he left for the uninhabited Solovetsk Island in the White Sea, where he settled with the Monk German (of Solovetsk). Savvatiy died in 1435. One year later, german retured to Solovetsk with Zossim, who founded a monastery there which grew and flourished. Zosim died in 1478. They are the patron saints of beekeepers.
Solid bronze. Size 3"1/2 by 2"1/4. XIXth century.
$409
Very popular theme, legend relates that in Lybia a group of inhabitants, pagans who worshipped a Dragon that lived in the lake offered human sacrifices. The princess was to be the next offering, and as she was being led to the marsh, Saint George rode by, cried out in the name of Christ, and slew the Dragon. The people who had witnessed the battle were converted to Christianity. Bronze with enamel of 2 colours- white and blue. XVIII century.
Solid bronze. Size 3"1/2 by 4"1/4. XVIIth century.
$169
Solid bronze. Size 3"1/4 by 4"3/4. XIXth century.
$359
Very popular theme, legend relates that in Lybia a group of inhabitants, pagans who worshipped a Dragon that lived in the lake offered human sacrifices. The princess was to be the next offering, and as she was being led to the marsh, Saint George rode by, cried out in the name of Christ, and slew the Dragon. The people who had witnessed the battle were converted to Christianity. Bronze with enamel .
Solid bronze. Size 2" by 2"3/4. XIXth century.
$300
Genuine antique 19th century bronze and enamels four-panel folding icon - SKLADEN in Russian. 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. 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 14" by 6"1/4. XIXth century.
$300
Genuine antique 19th century bronze and enamels four-panel folding icon - SKLADEN in Russian. 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. 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 14"1/4 by 6"1/4. XIXth century.
$250
Genuine antique 19th century bronze and enamels four-panel folding icon - SKLADEN in Russian. 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. 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 Size 14" by 6". XIXth century.
Sold
Very popular. The people who had witnessed the battle were converted to Christianity. 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 .
Solid bronze. Size 13"3/4 by 5"1/4. XIXth century.
$400
Genuine antique 19th century bronze and enamels four-panel folding icon - SKLADEN in Russian. 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. 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 14" by 6"1/4. XIXth century.