Saint Nicholas The Wonderworker and Holy Bishop of Myra
Title: Saint Nicholas The Wonderworker and Holy Bishop of Myra
Origin: Old Antique Religious Icon, Russia
Date/Period: 19th century
Material: gesso, gold, tempera, embossing and engraving
Size: 26 x 22 cm
Provenance: A well known saying in Old Russia was, 'If God dies, we'll make Nicholas God'. People believed that Nicholas understood human weakness better than any other saint. He defended them against every injustice and protected them. He also protected travellers if they got into difficulty. He became the patron of countless churches, professions and communities. He is present in almost every icon corner of a Russian house because he is also considered to be the patron saint of men. In this icon, Nicholas is shown with the classic characteristics ascribed to him. He wears a bishop's stole about his neck and holds a Book of Gospels in his left hand. With his right hand he delivers a blessing. Resting on stylized clouds, the Mother of God presenting him with the bishop's stole (omofor) appears on his left. On the right, Christ presents the Book of Gospels. During the First Council of Nicaea, Nicholas is supposed to have boxed Arius's ears, because he called into doubt the divinity of Christ. The emperor and the bishops present wanted to dismiss Nicholas from his office of bishop, but the Mother of God and Christ took up Nicholas's cause and gave hiim back the attributes of his bishop's office. Condition: authentic icon in original condition. Provenance: private collection Germany. The authenticity of every icon is guaranteed. Excellent condition. Every icon is sold with extensive written expertise.
Reserve: $900.00
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Title: Saint Nicholas The Wonderworker and Holy Bishop of Myra
Origin: Old Antique Religious Icon, Russia
Date/Period: 19th century
Material: gesso, gold, tempera, embossing and engraving
Size: 26 x 22 cm
Provenance: A well known saying in Old Russia was, 'If God dies, we'll make Nicholas God'. People believed that Nicholas understood human weakness better than any other saint. He defended them against every injustice and protected them. He also protected travellers if they got into difficulty. He became the patron of countless churches, professions and communities. He is present in almost every icon corner of a Russian house because he is also considered to be the patron saint of men. In this icon, Nicholas is shown with the classic characteristics ascribed to him. He wears a bishop's stole about his neck and holds a Book of Gospels in his left hand. With his right hand he delivers a blessing. Resting on stylized clouds, the Mother of God presenting him with the bishop's stole (omofor) appears on his left. On the right, Christ presents the Book of Gospels. During the First Council of Nicaea, Nicholas is supposed to have boxed Arius's ears, because he called into doubt the divinity of Christ. The emperor and the bishops present wanted to dismiss Nicholas from his office of bishop, but the Mother of God and Christ took up Nicholas's cause and gave hiim back the attributes of his bishop's office. Condition: authentic icon in original condition. Provenance: private collection Germany. The authenticity of every icon is guaranteed. Excellent condition. Every icon is sold with extensive written expertise.
Reserve: $900.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $45.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined Shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Netherlands.
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided when you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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