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THB19th C. Russian Icon & Silver Oklad, Virgin of the Kiss
Lot 141d
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Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 1890s to 1900 CE. A precious example of the Virgin of the Kiss Mother of God icon finely painted in egg tempera on wood and covered with a beautiful 86% silver oklad showing traces of gilding, particularly around the folded back peripheries. The subject of this icon derives from a prototype purportedly painted by Saint Luke at Ephesus, and believed to be the first icon depicting the Virgin Mary that Prince Vladimir brought to Kiev in 988. This half-length composition amplifies the palpable emotion of the Virgin and Child's loving gazes and by extension, the strong bond between mother and son. Departing from icons in which Mary holds the Child to her breast with a single hand, in icons like this example she embraces the baby Jesus with both hands. Oklad: 86% silver w/ gilt traces. Size: 7" L x 5.5" W (17.8 cm x 14 cm)
The oklad further embellishes the painted image with wondrous repousse and chased detailing of their robes and haloes as well as the stippled ground and finely decorated raised border which also presents an old Cyrillic inscription below the Virgin and Child.
Characteristic of a Mother of God icon, this piece presents the intensely expressive visages of Mary and baby Jesus, their pristine oval faces juxtaposed closely as the Child leans in to press his cheek against his mother's - the Virgin's protective, maternal gaze revealing a bittersweet awareness of her son's fate, returned by Jesus' sweet, trusting innocence.
The oklad (also spelled oclad) or riza, sometimes referred to as a revetment in English, is a metal cover that not only protects the icon, but also serves to honor or venerate the figure(s) depicted on the icon. The oklad adorning this particular icon is comprised of 87% silver. Oklads are usually adorned with cut, engraved, and/or repousse work and pierced to reveal elements of the underlying painting.
Icons (icon means "image" in Greek) are sacred objects within the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. 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: ex Estate of Dr. W.M. Bogdanowicz, Naples, Florida USA
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#160755Some expected craquelure to the painted image. Some indentations to the silver oklad, particularly at the corners and peripheries. No visible hallmarks on the silver oklad. Silver oklad has been polished in areas but still shows the charm of age. Lucite stand in photos not included.Condition
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