A LARGE 17TH CENTURY RUSSIAN ICON
A LARGE 17TH CENTURY RUSSIAN ICON. Here the Apostle Simon is depicted facing inward towards Christ, suggesting this icon was from the left side of the Deisis row of an iconostasis. The fact that the borders are not raised would indicate it was held in an iconostasis with deeply carved receptacle-type framing. While the basic composition conforms to the traditional "old" style of icon painting, there are subtle details, such as tear ducts, and calligraphy style, which place it in the post-Nikon category. The scroll signifies Simon is a teacher of the church. The abbreviated inscription in Old Church Slavonic reads "The Apostle Simon". This icon is typical of many examples known to have been produced in the Kostroma/Pereslavl-Zalesky region near Moscow. 44.25 inches x 21 inches (112.5 x 53.5 cm).
Provenance:
These showrooms, auction of July 15, 2008, lot #405 where acquired by present owner for $12,000.
Exhibited:
Columbus, Ohio, Pontifical College Josephinum, "Heaven on Earth: The Holy Art of Imperial Russia", Jan. 2001-Feb. 2002, and illustrated in exhibition catalog.
New Haven, CT, Knights of Columbus Museum, "Holy Icons of Mother Russia", Oct. 2002-Jan. 2003, and illustrated in exhibition catalog.
Washington DC, The Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, "Windows Into Heaven: Russian Icons, 1650-1917", June 2003-Aug. 2003, and illustrated in exhibition catalog.
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A LARGE 17TH CENTURY RUSSIAN ICON. Here the Apostle Simon is depicted facing inward towards Christ, suggesting this icon was from the left side of the Deisis row of an iconostasis. The fact that the borders are not raised would indicate it was held in an iconostasis with deeply carved receptacle-type framing. While the basic composition conforms to the traditional "old" style of icon painting, there are subtle details, such as tear ducts, and calligraphy style, which place it in the post-Nikon category. The scroll signifies Simon is a teacher of the church. The abbreviated inscription in Old Church Slavonic reads "The Apostle Simon". This icon is typical of many examples known to have been produced in the Kostroma/Pereslavl-Zalesky region near Moscow. 44.25 inches x 21 inches (112.5 x 53.5 cm).
Provenance:
These showrooms, auction of July 15, 2008, lot #405 where acquired by present owner for $12,000.
Exhibited:
Columbus, Ohio, Pontifical College Josephinum, "Heaven on Earth: The Holy Art of Imperial Russia", Jan. 2001-Feb. 2002, and illustrated in exhibition catalog.
New Haven, CT, Knights of Columbus Museum, "Holy Icons of Mother Russia", Oct. 2002-Jan. 2003, and illustrated in exhibition catalog.
Washington DC, The Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, "Windows Into Heaven: Russian Icons, 1650-1917", June 2003-Aug. 2003, and illustrated in exhibition catalog.
SHIPPING NOTICE:
Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Condition Report: Important Notice: The absence of condition information in the description does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition, a condition report is available by request.
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