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THB19th C. Russian Enamel Silver Travel Icon Virgin Orans
Lot 121
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Dec 9, 2021
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Join us for a very special holiday auction featuring jewelry, glass, icons, coins, and so much more. Think silver, gold, and all things shiny. Perfect for holiday gift giving or for self-gifting. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful miniature two-sided, folding traveling icon comprised of silver with enamel detailing in cobalt blue, sky blue, yellow, and green hues - depicting three angels (the Hospitality of Abraham) on the left and the Virgin Orans on the right - and with hallmarks atop the Hospitality of Abraham (84 for sterling silver and initials "MN"). When closed, the cover depicts the Orthodox cross, with two cross bars at the top and a slanted cross bar at the bottom. On the left and right of the cross bar are the letters "IC" and "XC" respectively, the abbreviation for Christ. Below the Cross is Golgotha with the skull symbolizing Adam. Additional Cyrillic inscriptions surround the scene. In order to support traveling priests on missions, precious religious objects were made that were small enough and light enough to be carried on long journeys. Size: 2.75" W x 1.25" H (7 cm x 3.2 cm) open; 1.3" W x 1.25" H (3.3 cm x 3.2 cm) closed; weight: 43.2 grams; silver quality: 95%.
The left panel of this icon references the Old Testament Trinity referencing chapter 18 of the Book of Genesis in which three angels appeared to Abraham at the Oak of Mamre. Here we see the trio of winged angels seated. Oftentimes Abraham and his wife Sarah are depicted with the visitors. Due to the generosity directed toward the three visitors, this scene is also known as the 'Hospitality of Abraham' and some scholars have interpreted the figures as prefiguring the New Testament Trinity. On the right is the Virgin Orans (also Orant from the verb orare meaning to pray) depicting the Virgin and Child with Mary making a prayerful gesture.
Provenance: private Dunn collection, Coral Springs, Florida, USA, acquired in the 1990s
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#151510There are hallmarks stamped atop the Hospitality of Abraham (84 for sterling silver and initials "MN"). Some age wear but the enameled relief details are still strong. Silver has developed a lovely age patina.Condition
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