Group of Four Russian Bronze Icons
Group of Four Russian Bronze Icons
all 19th century; the first, a patinated bronze traveling icon depicting Our Lady of Joy to all Sufferers; the second, a folding triptych traveling icon depicting Deesis of Christ flanked by the Virgin Mary and John The Baptist; the third, a polyptych folding traveling icon depicting the Twelve Principal Feasts, with remnants of blue enamel ground; the fourth a gilt bronze crucifix with remnants of green enamel and etched foliate decoration to the reverse.
Largest traveling icon 5 x 5 in. (folded); Crucifix 11 x 5 1/2 in.
From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: All with general use wear including rubbing to imagery and patination to bronze, minor denting, and pitting.
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Group of Four Russian Bronze Icons
all 19th century; the first, a patinated bronze traveling icon depicting Our Lady of Joy to all Sufferers; the second, a folding triptych traveling icon depicting Deesis of Christ flanked by the Virgin Mary and John The Baptist; the third, a polyptych folding traveling icon depicting the Twelve Principal Feasts, with remnants of blue enamel ground; the fourth a gilt bronze crucifix with remnants of green enamel and etched foliate decoration to the reverse.
Largest traveling icon 5 x 5 in. (folded); Crucifix 11 x 5 1/2 in.
From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition Report: All with general use wear including rubbing to imagery and patination to bronze, minor denting, and pitting.
