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Group of Four 19th Century Russian Orthodox Icons - No Reserve

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $200 - $400

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Description

Keywords: Religious Art, Christian Art, Icon Painting, Saints, Virgin Mary, Christ Child, Madonna And Child, Saint Tryphon, Russian School, 19th Century, Painted Wood, Gilt Ground, Silver Riza, Oklad

Summary:
Group of four 19th century Russian Orthodox devotional icons of various subjects and styles. Includes a painted icon of Saint Tryphon depicted against a gilt ground; an icon depicting a monastic saint beside a Russian Orthodox monastery or church complex with an image of the Virgin and Child above; a dark-toned icon depicting a haloed saint holding a decorated Gospel book; and an icon of the Virgin and Christ Child fitted with an embossed metal riza or oklad and radiating gilt halo.

Painted on wood panels, with the group displaying varying techniques, devotional imagery, surface finishes and degrees of age-related wear.

This is a NO RESERVE lot. There are no hidden or confidential reserves. All acceptable bidding begins at the published online START PRICE.
Measurement: Smallest: 3 1/2 x 3 in. (8.9 x 7.6 cm.), Biggest: 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. (12.1 x 8.9 cm.) approx

Condition: Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.

All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.

Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.

Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.
Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions.  Accordingly, works are sold as  ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.