Auction 022721
Russian Icon Auction
Mar 20, 2021
USA
1412 NY-213 High Falls, NY 12404
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LOT 5:
19th Century Russian Icon of Mother of G-d with a Scroll
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Start price:
$
750
Estimated price:
$850 - $1,500
Auction house commission: 15%
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19th Century Russian Icon of Mother of G-d with a Scroll
Icon on wood panel in wood frame contemporary to the piece.
Mary was a first-century Galilean Jewish woman of Nazareth, the wife of Joseph, and the mother of Jesus, according to the canonical gospels and the Quran. Mary has been venerated since early Christianity and is considered by millions to be the most meritorious saint of the religion. She is said to have miraculously appeared to believers many times over the centuries. The Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran churches believe that Mary, as the mother of Jesus, is the Theotokos (Mother of God, God-bearer).
Icon dimensions: 10.5 x 12.25 inches
Frame dimensions : 14 x 16 inches
Please refer to images for the best determination of the condition.
