- RUSSIAN ICON SMOLENSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD,
RUSSIAN ICON SMOLENSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD, RUSSIA 19THThe Smolenskaya Mother of God, Russia end of 19th century, tempera on wood panel. The Guardian Angel, St. Anna, St. Natalya and St. Kiprian at the border. 35,8x31,1 cm
- Continental School (First Quarter 19th
Continental School (First Quarter 19th Century) , group of three chromolithographs depicting scenes from Napoleon\'s campaigns, including \"The Kremlin, Moscow\", \"Smolensko\", and \"View on the Tagus Near Villa Velha\", all are sight \"10\" x 13\". Glazed, handsomely matted and framed en suite.
- EARLY 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN ICON OF THE
EARLY 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN ICON OF THE SMOLENSKAYA MOTH...depicting the Mother of God of Smolensk against a punched ground with painted strapwork borders, flanked by a guardian angel and the Holy Martyr Rais, egg tempera, gilt and gesso on wood panel; dimensions: 22.2 x 17.6 cm (8 3/4 x 6 7/8 in.)
framed dimensions: 37.5 x 33 cm (14 3/4 x 13 in.)
CONDITION
The icon is in overall good restored condition. Inspection under UV light shows retouching, primarily to the areas of losses along the lower edge.
- RUSSIAN ICON - MOTHER OF GOD (THEOTOKOS)Eastern
RUSSIAN ICON - MOTHER OF GOD (THEOTOKOS)Eastern Europe, Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (current-day Russia), ca. second or third quarter of 20th century CE. Painted in egg tempera and gesso on wood, a striking icon depicting the Mother of God (Theotokos) as the Virgin Hodegetria. According to legend, this icon restored the eyesight of two blind men – hence, the name Hodegetria meaning, "She who gives sight" or "shows the way." The Virgin holds the Child in her left hand and points toward him with her right, directing the attention of worshippers. The baby Jesus, dressed in a regal himation, gives the benediction while facing his mother (a gesture of honor), and holds the scroll of the Law in the other. Size: 15.8" W x 19.1" H (40.1 cm x 48.5 cm)
The rolled scroll was an ancient Roman device used when the emperor would designate his ambassadors and governors by giving them a donatus, a scroll indicating that they spoke with his authority. Provincial governors and governmental officials often commissioned statues of themselves with the donatus in hand. This element of Roman iconography found its way into Christian use to express other ideas, as it was essentially neutral in religious values. In this icon, the scroll in Jesus' grasp indicates that Christ has the authority from God the Father to speak on his behalf.
The Hodegetria is an icon that arrived in Constantinople from Jerusalem where the sister-in-law of Emperor Theodosius II found it in the 5th century CE. Hidden from the iconoclasts in a wall at the Hodegon Monastery, it was later carried to the city walls when Constantinople was under siege and became a palladium protecting the capital.
Saint Luke is also known as Luke the Painter, because as the author of the "Gospel of Jesus' Childhood" he is believed to have been the first artist to portray the Theotokos - Mary with the Christ Child image. This understanding is based upon ancient icons from Thebes and Antioch attributed to the evangelist, later transferred to Russia and Constantinople. As the first to paint the Theotokos (Mother of God), Luke's icons include the Hodegetria of the Constantinople Church of the Blachernae, which legend tells us restored the eyesight of two blind men – hence, the name Hodegetria meaning, "She who gives sight" or "shows the way" - as well as the Virgin of Smolensk, a prototype for numerous Marian icons that came to Russia in the 12th century.
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Condition:
Professionally repaired from 2 pieces with overpainting to break lines, chips in tempera, and some other small areas. Some minor chips to tempera and gesso. Small areas of transferred pigment from another painting with which it was stored. Modern back slat on verso. Otherwise, excellent with nice craquelure and rich patina throughout.
- SMOLENSKO, HAND COLORED ENGRAVING, 15
SMOLENSKO, HAND COLORED ENGRAVING, 15 X 18 INCHESSmolensko, Hand Colored Engraving, 15 x 18 inches
- E. S. Malikova (Russian 20th Century)
E. S. Malikova (Russian 20th Century) "Winter landscape near Smolensk". Oil on canvas initialed and dated "EN 91" in the lower right corner apprx. 28" x 36" framed overall apprx. 32" x 40".
- Sevres porcelain Napoleonic plate late
Sevres porcelain Napoleonic plate late 19th century shaped gilt cobalt border and ''N'' centering painted Battle of Smolensk marked: M. Imp le de Sevres and front signed Desprez Sevres. Dia.9 1/2'' Provenance: Charlotte North Carolina private collection. Very good original condition. Back   Inquiry    Previous Item  Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678   © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
- 2 pieces. (Judaica.) Original Pen &
2 pieces. (Judaica.) Original Pen & Ink & Water-Color Maquettes for Jewish-Communist Wall Posters. Smolensk, 1929. Both approx. 10 x 7 inches (254 x 178 mm). Yiddish-language maquettes for posters to be produced for The Smolensk Culture House of The Jewish Workingman, urging the Jewish proletariat to work during the high holidays.
- Russian icon, Our Lady of Smolenskaya
Russian icon, Our Lady of Smolenskaya 18th century Depicting the Virgin holding Christ in her left arm, flanked by two smaller figures of saints. H: 14, W: 12 in. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.