Antique Russian Icons

3h.
X Minea icon of December. 1st Week: Holy prophet Nahum (7th Century, BC), Righteous Philaret the Merciful of Amnia in Asia Minor († 792), Holy Prophet Habakuk (6th Century, BC), St John of Egypt, Holy Prophet Sophonias (or Zephaniah 635-605 BC), Venerable Sabbas the Sanctified Mt Athos (532), Greatmartyr Barbara at Heliopolis, in Syria (ca 306), Holy Martyr John of Damascus [† c. 780], Venerable Sava the Sanctified († 532), and Saint Nicholas, the Wonderworker and Archbishop of Myra in Lycia († c.345). 2nd Week: St Ambrose the Bishop of Milan († 4th C), Venerable and Godbearing Father Anthony the Great (356), Venerable Patapius of Thebes, ?????????Beginning????????, Martyr Menas of Alexandria († 4th C), Martyr Hermogenes of Alexandria (†4th C), Martyr Eugraphus of Alexandria (†4th C), Venerable Daniel the Stylite of Constantinople († 489-490), Saint Spyridon the Wonderworker, Bishop of Tremithus († c 348), Holy Martyrs Eustratius, Auxentius, Eugene, Mardarius, and Orestes at Sebaste. 3rd Week: Martyr Thyrsus of Apollonia (†3rd C), Martyr Leucius of Apollonia (†3rd C), Hieromartyr Eleutherius the Bishop of Illyria, Saint Stephen the Confessor, Archbishop of Surozh in the Crimea (8th C), : Prophet Haggai († 5th C. B.C.), Resurrection of Christ, Daniel the Confessor (in Schema Stephen) of Spain, and Egypt and Holy Youths Ananias, Azarias and Misael, xxxxxxx17-18xxxxxxx, Martyr Sebastian at Rome († 3rd C), Holy Martyr Boniface [Vonifantiy, † 290] at Tarsus in Cilicia, Hieromartyr Ignatius [Ignatiy, † 107] the God-Bearer, Bishop of Antioch, Holy Virgin-martyr Juliana [Iuliana, Iuliania] of Nicomedia († 304), St Peter the Metropolitan of Moscow and Wonderworker of All Russia († 1326), Holy Great-martyr Anastasia the "Deliverer from Bonds" at Rome [† c. 304], Martyrs Theodulus, Saturninus, and Euporus of Crete (†3rd C), The Nativity of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ. 4th Week: Synaxis of the Most Holy Mother of God, Hieromartyr Theodore the Archbishop of Alexandria [Feodor, † c. 606], Afterfeast of the Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, 14,000 Infants (the Holy Innocents) slain by Herod at Bethlehem, Virginmartyr Anysia at Thessalonica († 3rd C), Hieromartyr Zoticus, Protector of Orphans († 4th C), and Venerable Melania the Younger of Rome († 439).
44.0 x 37.3 x 2.3 cm 17.6" x 14.92" x 0.92" inches	late XIX Century	Price* € Convert This Price!

4h.
Resurrection of Christ and Descent to Hades. Resurrected Christ in the middle with frightened Roman soldiers. Holy wifes (Righteous Martha and Mary the sisters of Lazarus (1st C)) with Angel showing the empty grave on the right. St. Peter on the lower right corner when Christ appers at the Sea of Tiberias (John 21:4-8). St. Elijah the prophet with St. Enoch and Rakh [Disma - in Catholic] the Righteous Thief at the Gates of Paradise (six-winged Cherub is nearby) above on the right side. Also Rakh the Righteous Thief is standing below and looking toward Resurrected Christ. In the lower part of the icon Christ in Hades taking Righteous patriarchs, prophets, and holy women: Adam, Abel, Isaac, Moses, Holy Glorious Prophet Elijah (9th C BC), Jacob, Noah, Eva, Rebecca, Sarah, Anna, Abraham, Kings Solomon and David, Abraham, John the Forerunner and Rakh the Righteous Thief from Hell. The Angels of God on the left killing the devil on the left. A six -winged Cherub guards the Heavinly Gates. Also three scenes are in the upper left corner: 1. Crucifixion flanked by Mother of God, Holy Myrrh-bearer and Equal-to-the-Apostles Mary Magdalene (1st C), St. John the Theologian, Holy Martyr Longinus [Longin] the Centurion (1st C). 2. Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas (the 1st C.) Unbeliever putting the hand into Chrit's wound. 3. St. Peter sees the linen grave clothes lying empty. The icon is painted in Palekh on the Cypress wood.
35.8 x 30.2 x 2.4 cm 14.32" x 12.08" x 0.44" inches	the middle of XIX Century	Price* € 5200 Convert This Price!

8h.

X Dormition of Mother of God. Christ is receiving Her Soul as infant. Angel of the Lord is behind the shining sphere. Mother of God is surrounded by twelve Apostles: Peter and Paul († ca. 67), Simon Zelotes, Philip (1st C), Evangelist John the Theologian († early 2nd C.), Holy Apostle (of the Seventy) and Evangelist Luke (1st C), Evangelist Matthew († 60), James son of Zebedee († 44), Holy Apostle (of the Seventy) and Evangelist Mark († 63), Andrew the First-Called († 62). Also Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens and Apostle [of the Seventy, † 96] and Hieromartyr Hierotheos the Bishop of Athens [Ierofey, 1st C.] on sides. Holy Martyrs and Passion-Bearers princes Boris and Gleb [in Holy Baptism - Roman and David, † 1015] with Holy Virgin Martyr Tatiana of Rome († 226-235) and Holy Great-martyr Paraskeva of Iconium (3rd C) above. The Angel of God cut off the ahnds of the Jewish priest Athonios which had touched the grave. Blessed Maxim of Moscow, the Fool-for-Christ [Maksim, † 1434] and Saint on sides. The Angels of Lord are bringing Holy Apostles above on the clouds.

72.5 x 57.3 x 2.8 cm
29.0" x 22.9" x 1.12" inches

XVIII Century

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9h.

X Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker and Archbishop of Myra in Lycia († c.345) surrounded by blessing Christ and Mother of God. Twelve scenes of St. Nicholas life around: 1) the Birth of Nicholas. 2) Baptizing of Nicholas. 3) The parents of Saint Nicholas and his first teacher. 4) dedication of Nicholas to Bishop. 5) St. Nicholas rescues three Christians from beheading. 6) St. Nicholas rescues a shipwrecked man. 7) St Nicholas appears to the Emperor Constantine in a dream. 8) St Nicholas rescues the son of Agrik from the Saracens. 9) the Miracle of St. Nicholas - protection three girls from licentiousness. 10) St. Nicholas rescues Aphanasius from the flood. 11) entombment of St. Nicholas. 12) The translation of his relics and their reception by the citizens of Bari.

43.8 x 36.0 x 3.1 cm
17.5" x 14.4" x 1.24" inches

XVIII Century

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11h.

X Mother of God of Burning Bush surrounded by Angels in the blue star. Four Evangelists: Holy Apostle Matthew († 60) as Angel, Holy Apostle John the Theologian (2nd C.) as winged Lion, Holy Apostle (of the Seventy) Mark († 63) as winged the Eagle, Holy Apostle Luke (1st C) as winged Ox in the red star. The left upper corner is the vision of Moses the Burning Bush on the mountain of Sinai. The upper right corner is the prophet Isaiah's vision of Cherub with burning coal. In the lower left corner is the prophet Ezekiel's vision of the Gate to the East. The lower right corner depicts the ladder of Jacob's vision. The icon is with kovcheg in silver gold plated basma.

31.3 x 28.5 x 3.5 cm
12.52" x 11.4" x 1.4 inches

the second part of XVII Century

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12h.

X Praise of the Icon of Mother of God of Kazan [Kazanskaya, 1579 y.] by Righteous Anna the Prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, who met the Lord Jesus Christ at the Temple in Jerusalem (1st C), Holy and Righteous Simeon the God-Receiver, Archangel Michael, Holy Martyrs and Passion-Bearers princes Boris and Gleb [in Holy Baptism - Roman and David, † 1015]. The Icon was cleaned recently.

30.9 x 26.0 x 2.7 cm
12.6" x 10.6" x 1.1" inches

XVIII Century

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13h.

1. Holy Hieromartyr Blaise the Bishop of Sebaste [Vlasiy, ca 316]; 2. Christ Pantocrator; 3. Holy Victory-bearer and Wonderworker George [† 303] slaying the Dragon; 4. Mother of God of Three Hands [Troyeruchnitsa, 8th C.]. The Icon is with kovcheg; 5. Mother of God of Kazan [Kazanskaya, 1579 y.] Holy Martyr and Archdeacon Lawrence of Rome [Lavrentiy, † 258] and Holy Martyr Longinus [Longin] the Centurion, who stood at the Cross of the Lord and with him 2 other Martyrs (1st C) on sides. The Icon is with kovcheg; 6. Mother of God of Tikhvin [Tikhvinskaya 1383 y.] Holy physician Cosmas of Mesopotamia (3rd C), Holy Martyr Boniface [Vonifantiy, † 290] at Tarsus in Cilicia, Holy Great-martyr Anastasia the "Deliverer from Bonds" at Rome [† c. 304], and Holy Virgin martyr Pelagia of Tarsus in Asia Minor [† ca. 290] on sides; 7. Holy Virgin Martyr Tatiana of Rome († 226-235); 8. Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker and Archbishop of Myra in Lycia [† c.345] surrounded by Blessing Christ and Mother of God; 9. Chernigov-Gethsemane Icon of the Mother of God [1869 y. Chernigovskaya].

the frame - 70.0 x 60.0 cm; each icon ~ 18.0 x 14.8 x 2.5 cm
the frame - 28.0 x 24.0 cm; each icon ~ 7.2" x 5.92" x 1.0" inches

XIX Century

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14h.

X Crucifixion of Our Lord Jesus
Christ flanked by Holy and All-priased Apostle Andrew the First-Called († 62), Hieromartyr Antipas the Bishop of Pergamum [Antipiy, the dental healer, † c. 68], [disciple of St John the Theologian], Saint Gurias [Guriy] the first Archbishop of Kazan († 1563), Venerable Moses the Black of Scete († c 400), .......... below. Saints and Greatmartyr Marina (Margaret) of Antioch in Pisidia above. Blessing Christ in the center above. There is the Sun on the left and the Moon on the right corners. "The sun hid its light, and the moon turned to blood." (Joel 2:31). The icon is very heavy and is painted on the cypress wood.

42.3 x 35.6 x 4.3 cm
16.92" x 14.24" x 1.72" inches

XVIII Century

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2h.
A pair of double sided icons: 1. Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker and Archbishop of Myra in Lycia [† c.345] surrounded by Blessing Christ and Mother of God. 2. the Birth of the most Holy Virgin Mary Mother of God. 3. Hodegetria Mother of God. 4. Ascension of Christ. The icons are painted on tin.
each frame and icon ~ 62.4 x 54.1 x 4.5 cm, 54.0 x 45.5 cm; each frame and icon ~ 24.96" x 21.64" x 1.8" inches, 21.6" x 18.2" inches	the second part of XIX Century	Price* € 2100 Convert This Price!

5h.
The Royal Gates with four Evangelists: Holy Apostle Matthew († 60), Holy Apostle (of the Seventy) Luke (1st C), Holy Apostle (of the Seventy) Mark († 63), Holy Apostle John the Theologian (2nd C.)
71.0 x 48.0 x 4.0 cm 29.0" x 19.6" x 1.6" inches	Late XIX Century	Price* € 2500 Convert This Price!

6h.
The Hospitality of Abraham [Genesis 18:1-8]: Holy Old Testament Trinity at the oak tree of Mamre with Righteous Forefather Abraham (2000 B.C.) and his wife Sarah.
31.0 x 26.0 x 2.1 cm 12.7" x 10.6" x 0.9" inches	XVIII Century	Price* € 790 Convert This Price!

7h.
X Deesis: Enthroned Christ flanked by Saint Nicholas, the Wonderworker and Archbishop of Myra in Lycia († c.345), Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia († 379), Holy Archangels Gabriel and Michael, the most Holy Virgin Mary Mother of God, Holy Glorious Prophet John the Forerunner [1st C], Venerable Zosimas [Zosima, 1478] the Abbot and Venerable Sabbatius [Savatiy, † 1435] the Wonderworkers of Solovki.
54.0 x 46.5 x 2.5 cm 21.6" x 18.6" x 1.0" inches	late XVIII Century	Price* € Convert This Price!

10h.
Venerable Simeon Stylites the Younger of Wonderful Mountain, Holy and All-praised Apostle Philip (1st C) and Holy Martyr Eudokia [Evdokia, Eudoxia] of Heliopolis († ca 160-170). Mother of God of Kazan [Kazanskaya, 1579 y.] above.
27.2 x 22.6 x 2.6 cm 10.9" x 9.0" x 1.0" inches	the middle of XIX Century	Price* € 1090 Convert This Price!

1h.
X Russian icon of the Entombment of Christ. Christ is surrounded by Saint Mary Clopas, Holy Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian († early 2nd C.), the most Holy Virgin Mary Mother of God, Holy Myrrh-bearer and Equal-to-the-Apostles Mary Magdalene (1st C), secret disciples of Christ - Righteous Joseph [Iosif, 1st C] of Arimathea and Righteous Nicodemus [Nikodim, 1st C]. The icon is painted on canvas.
70.0 x 139.0 cm 28.0" x 55.6" inches	XVIII Century	Price* € Convert This Price!