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THB19th C. Russian Icon w/ Silver Oklad Christ
Lot 346
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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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- Lot Description
Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 1849. A very special icon depicting Christ holding a globus cruciger (orb surmounted by a cross) that is adorned with the All Seeing Eye of God (also Eye of Providence) inscribed in a triangle (the triangle representing the Holy Trinity) in his left hand - signifying that the Almighty is keeping a watchful eye over his creation - and making a gesture of benediction with his right hand. The icon is finely painted in egg tempera on wood and covered with a magnificent silver oklad (also oclad or riza) traces of gilding on the radiating cut halo surrounding his visage. In addition to the halo, his robe and globus cruciger are expertly delineated in repousse with wonderful chased details as shown. All is surrounded by a lavish border adorned with a plethora of decorative flourishes as well as IC XC - the traditional Christogram derived from the Greek words "Jesus Christ". Size: 7" L x 5.5" W (17.8 cm x 14 cm) Size: 7" L x 5.5" W (17.8 cm x 14 cm)
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. Oklads are usually adorned with skillfully cut, engraved, and/or repousse work and pierced to reveal elements of the underlying painting as we see in this example.
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 a focus for prayers and meditation for believers, icons serve as "windows into heaven."
Lucite stand in photo not included.
Provenance: ex-Estate of Dr. W.M. Bogdanowicz, Naples, Florida, USA
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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.
#160748Hallmarks on lower folded back section of oklad that include the date 1849 (last digit is a bit blurry, so may different, but certainly 1840s), 84 to signify sterling silver, and a very faint symbol of a city, possibly St. George slaying the Dragon to represent Moscow, above the 84. Hallmarks also on halo to right proper of Jesus' face - including 84 for sterling silver. The symbol above it is difficult to decipher. Halo of oklad is missing two nails once used to secure it to the painted image behind and shows expected bending, minute losses to tips, and some loss to gilding. Otherwise the oklad shows normal surface wear with indentations to peripheries and losses to peripheries and corners as shown. Silver has developed a nice age patina. Imagery and Christogram are vivid. The painting of Christ behind the oklad shows expected age wear, nice craquelure commensurate with age, and 2 minute holes where nails once held the halo to the painting behind. Overall the image is strong.Condition
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