2910 Coney Island Ave 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11235 USA, United States
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A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more…
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LOT 129:
ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON MOTHER OF GOD OF TIKHVIN
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Start price:
$
50
Estimate :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ICON MOTHER OF GOD OF TIKHVIN
An antique 19th century Russian Orthodox icon depicting Virgin Mary with baby Jesus in the Tikhvinskaya iconography. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on a wood board. The icon is enclosed in a silver plated riza or oklad, a protecting case with repousse work and finely engraved details. Unmarked. Theotokos of Tikhvin is one of the most celebrated Orthodox Christian icons that is said to be one of the icons written by St. Luke the Evangelist. From the 14th century, the icon was held in Tikhvin, where eventually Tikhvin Assumption Monastery was founded to host the icon. Antique Russian Religious Items and Collectibles.
Dimensions
10 3/8 x 8 5/8 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition
Overall good antique condition. Signs of wear and Age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
