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THBHuge 19th C. Russian Icon - Royal w/ Holy Face Scepter
Lot 144
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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. late 19th century CE. A sizeable arched icon delineated in egg tempera and gilt on wood, depicting a sainted king standing in full view, lavishly dressed in regal vestments - a red cloak with ermine lining and collar, a golden cuirass-like vestment, white stockings, and elaborate laced boots. He holds a staff with an image of the Holy Face in his right hand and extends his left hand to a table covered with sumptuous red and green fabrics adorned by a gold decorative pattern - where his crown, a Gospel, and an orb rest. His halo and wrist cuffs are embellished with gold leaf. The heavily modeled features and presence of shadows and chiaroscuro demonstrate the influence of Western art traditions, especially those of the Renaissance. The relatively flat golden background and Russian strapwork border make for a rich contrast. Size: 19.25" W x 33.25" H (48.9 cm x 84.5 cm)
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: private Francis & Lilly Robicsek Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, acquired second half of the 20th century
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#119604Areas of loss to pigment/gesso particularly at the peripheries and corners as shown. A few losses to interior figural panel and strapwork. Amazing craquelure to the composition. Age cracks and losses to wood - most visible on verso. One new nail inserted on verso at top center, presumably for old repair. Back straps still intact on verso. Wired for suspension.Condition
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