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THB19th C. Russian Brass Oklad, St. Nicholas w/ Gilt Crown
Lot 143
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Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. late 19th century CE. A beautiful Russian Orthodox icon depicting Saint Nicholas of Myra, the Wonderworker, a faithful shepherd and bishop who was bestowed the title of saint even before his death due to his immense holiness and watchful care of his flock (see discussion of their relationship to St. Nicholas below), the composition finely painted in egg tempera on gesso on linen on wood and fitted with a stunning brass oklad and a gilded brass crown around his face. St. Nicholas holds the holy book in his left hand and raises his right hand in blessing. The oklad delineates his robes, habit, and holy book in repousse with finely engraved, chased, and repousse details and is inscribed with his name above his shoulders. Finally, all is surrounded by a wood frame with a floral theme. The memorable archbishop of southern Asia Minor in the 4th century, St. Nicholas inspired Santa Claus legends and imagery! Size: 5.375" W x 7.4" H (13.7 cm x 18.8 cm); (frame): 8.9" W x 10.9" H (22.6 cm x 27.7 cm)
Nicholas was a strong opponent of the heretical bishop Arius at the Council of Nicaea; after slapping Arius in the face, Nicholas was stripped of his holy insignia and tossed in jail. However, Christ and the Virgin appeared to him and gave him back his freedom and his episcopal office. Here shown with a serious countenance, a high furrowed forehead, concentrating eyes framed by arched brows, and a short, gray beard, Saint Nicholas is portrayed as a staunch champion of the Christian faith, a defender against heresy, and a healer. The visages of each figure are painted with impressive naturalism, their vestments and surrounds skillfully modeled in repousse and intricately patterned on the oklad, making for marvelous contrasts between figure and ground.
The oklad (also spelled oclad) or riza, sometimes referred to as a revetment in English, is a metal cover, in this case brass, that not only protects the icon, but also serves to honor or venerate the figure(s) depicted on the icon. Oklads are usually adorned with repousse work and pierced to reveal elements of the underlying painting. This artisan truly knew how to bring the metal to life in a manner that both complements and uplifts the painted image.
Provenance: private A.G. collection, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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#156586Chips and losses to peripheral areas of frame as shown. Minor softening to some oklad details, with fading to some pigment, and minor staining to small areas of oklad. Nice patina and remains of pigment throughout.Condition
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