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THB19th C. Russian Icon - Christ Enthroned as King
Lot 141
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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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Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 19th century CE. Finely delineated in egg tempera pigments and gold leaf on gesso on wood, a wonderful icon of Christ Enthroned, the Greek letters on his halo with the cross standing for, "I am that I am." Christ is dressed in an opulent manner, dripping with luxurious pearls and jewels on his regal garments and crown. Over his vermilion red episcopal robe, which is further embellished with golden crosses, he wears an omophorion (stole) that is also adorned with crosses. Christ makes a gesture of benediction with his right hand and holds an open gospel in his left. Sitting upon an elaborately decorated golden throne, with glowing candles/lanterns rising above, Christ is presented with both priestly and regal attributes, as king and eternal priest. A magnificent icon, replete with impressive artistry and layers of symbolism. Size: 17.25" W x 21" H (43.8 cm x 53.3 cm)
Icons (icon means "image" in Greek) are sacred objects within the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. Traditionally found in homes as well as churches, these painted images depict holy persons and saints as well as illustrate scenes from the Scriptures. Icons are not worshiped, but are instead venerated for their ability to focus the power of an individual's prayer to God. As such they are truly "windows into heaven."
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection
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#161923Minor losses to peripheries of back slats. A few stable fissures to the wood that are visible on the verso. Old label on verso reads in part, "Christus dei / Holiel Priester" but is difficult to read. Normal surface wear commensurate with age, with a few surface chips/nicks that have been touched up with pigment. Red/black border was likely repainted, but nicely done. Chips and nicks to peripheries of the icon commensurate with age. Wonderful craquelure as shown. Wired for suspension and ready to hang.Condition
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