*** | Early 20th century Russian 84 silver icon, depicting Christ the Pantocrator, marked 84, with pre 1908 assay mark of Yakov Lyapimov, St. Petersburg, 1899-1903, maker P.Ovchinnikov, Moscow, hand painted depicting Christ with serene expression and right hand… | *** | |
*** | Early 20th century Russian silver and enamel icon, marked 84 kokoshnik, 1896-1908, Cyrillic maker initials 'Sg', Nikolai Linden St Petersburg, Kazan icon of the mother of God, with dual polychrome enamel halos, Cyrillic plaques and lovely intricate… | *** | |
*** | Exceptional Russian gilt silver and enamel icon, marked, Moscow, 84, 1881, assayer rubbed, maker K.A.A (in Cyrillic), of rectangular form, painted with image of mother of Christ and child, adorned by seed pearl ground on cloud thread with a ruby accent,… | *** | |
*** | Russian gilt silver and enamel icon, impressed makers marks, of rectangular form, painted with mother and child, surrounded by fine oklad, with enamel halo and corner brackets, on gilt ground, 27 x 22 cm | *** | |
*** | Magnificent mid 19th century French gilt silver enamel and gem set chalice, c.1855, by Placide Poussielgue-Rusand (Manufacturer to the holy father the Pope), with funnel shaped bowl, above scroll work accented with rubies, above a decorative knop stem and… | *** | |
*** | Russian silver and enamel icon, marked 84, maker Ng (in Cyrillic), of rectangular form, depicting St. Nicholas, with one hand blessing, the other holding a bible with Jesus Christ and Mary above, the oklad featuring a halo in fine enamel, in tones of blue… | *** | |
*** | Large 18th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form, painted with an image of mother of Christ and child, with gilt halo, chest plate and border, the whole set within a glass fronted case, 51 x 46 cm | *** | |
*** | Fine Russian gilt silver icon, marked, 84, A.M (Aleksandr Alekseev Mukhin ) of rectangular form, depicting Christ Pantocrator, finely painted, with highly decorated oklad, 27 x 22 cm | *** | |
*** | Large holy family trinity religious icon in frame, hand painted with the Christ child standing between Mary and Joseph, beneath God radiating from the clouds, the holy spirit symbolised by a dove descending from above, on an impressed gilt scroll ground,… | *** | |
*** | Rare 18th century carved Pieta figure group, in the manner of Ignaz Gunter, depicting Jesus draped over Marys knee, under a cross (later), on a naturalistic ground, later painted, in toned of red, blue, green and brown, height 50 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form, depicting Kurskaya, with mother of God and child surrounded by various saints, accented with enamel halos, impressed Russian marks Moscow, 1893, 84 and script, 27 x 22.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian silver and enamel icon, decorated with central image of Christ, surrounded by enamel decoration in tones of blue, white, red and gilt, impressed Antip Kyzmichev, 19 cm x 15 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian icon, depicting Christ Pantocrator with enameled halo and gilt silver repousse and chasing oklad, set in a shaped wood and gilt kiot with a glazed door, height 57.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | Russian gilt silver and enamel icon, depicting Christ Pantocrater holding a bible, with enamel halo in tones of blue, white, green and accented in gilt, set within a kivot case, 33 cm x 28.5 cm (case) | *** | |
*** | Early 20th century Russian silver icon, marked 84 kokoshnik, Moscow, assay mark of Ivan Sergeyevich Lebedkin (1898-1914), Cyrillic maker initials 'Sg', depicting Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, depicted half length with polychrome enamel halo, holy book… | *** | |
*** | Russian gilt silver and enamel icon, impressed makers marks, of rectangular form, depicting Christ Pantocrator, with oklad with enamel halo and bible, with gilt silver surrounds, 27 x 23 cm | *** | |
*** | 17th century Russian triptych icon, of rectangular form, decorated with image of God in clouds, below a series of saints, in tones of orange, blue, red and green on a gilt ground, 44 x 18 cm (extended) | *** | |
*** | Early French 14th century carved ivory panel, taken from a diptych depicting the Glorification of the Virgin, the Virgin Mary looks adoringly down at the Christ child whilst flanked by Archangels, set below Gothic arch work, a/f (past repairs to split),… | *** | |
*** | Fine Russian late 19th/20th century silver and enamel icon of mother of God and child, marked 84, Rc in Cyrillic, the oklad beautifully decorated with enamel halo and monograms, in rich tones of blue, pink, red and green, set within kivot, 23 x 18 cm | *** | |
*** | Good Russian silver and enamel icon, impressed Moscow, 84, H.E (in cyrilic) depicting mother of God and child, set with enamel halo and border displaying flowers and scroll work in rich tones of blue, red, green, yellow and white, 13.5 cm x 11 cm | *** | |
*** | Fine and rare 19th century Russian silver, painted and enamel icon, Moscow, 1834, assay Nicholi Bubrovin, depicting the Dormition of Theotokos, featuring multiple figures in a church setting with columns, accented with floral garlands, set with oblong… | *** | |
*** | Russian icon, of rectangular form, depicting St Nicholas, with silver oklad, accented with silver enamel crown and halo and enamel work to the corners, Russian silver marks to side and crown, 27 cm x 23 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian silver, enamel and jewelled icon, marked Moscow, Ivan Khlebikov, assay A.A//1894, C.R (Cyrillic) and 84, depicting mother of God and Christ child, with silver and enamel oklad, accented with semi precious stones and pearls, 22.5 cm x… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form, painted with image of mother of God and child Iverskaya, surrounded by fine silver gilt oklad, impressed Russian marks, Moscow, 1890, A.A and 84, 26.5 x 22 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century French Dieppe ivory figural triptych carved in the form of Mary Queen of Scots, her dress opening to reveal three Royal scenes of figures, with Lawsons Auction label, height 19.5 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian silver icon, marked, St. Petersburg, 1838, assayer A.T (Dimitry Iiyich Tverskay, 84, maker F.R (in Cyrillic), depicting Christ Pantocrater, depicted with halo, seated at a table holding bread, with bread plate, goblet, salt and cloth… | *** | |
*** | Russian icon c.1896, in silver and enamel, of rectangular form, painted with an image of mother of God holding Christ child, beautifully covered with silver and enamel oklad, accented with floral motifs in tones of red, blue, green and white, impressed… | *** | |
*** | Pair of rare 18th century altar arch angels, in wood and gesso, each one supporting a sconce, with arms and wings outstretched, in tones of red and gilt, height 40 cm | *** | |
*** | Early 20th century Russian icon, with pre 1908 kokoshnik mark and assayer initials of Ivan Sergeyevich Lebedkin (Moscow 1898-1914), makers mark of Sergey Shaposhnikov (Moscow 1897-1908), portraying Christ the Pantocrator with right hand in blessing and… | *** | |
*** | Lovely pair of Russian hand painted brass Icons, late 19th century, one of the Novgorod icon of the mother of God 'Of the Sign', depicting the Virgin Mary with arms raised in prayer with the Christ child inset to robes with hands in blessing, the other… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Spanish chalice, marked NO8DO, F.Espia(n?) to base, in gilt and silver finish, the gilt cup suspended above neoclassical styled pierced swag and beadwork borders, the gilt double knopped stem similarly accented with silver overlay wreath work… | *** | |
*** | Large and rare 19th century Russian icon, of curved rectangular form, beautifully painted with scene of Martyrs of Corfu, in rich tones of red, green, brown and gilt, with architectural gates in background and script to top, 54 x 45 cm | *** | |
*** | 18th century Greek icon, of rectangular arched form, painted with Panagia, surrounded by a carved gilt arch, 33 x 25 cm | *** | |
*** | Stunning 19th century Russian icon, c.1800, of rectangular form, finely painted with Mary Helper of the Sick, depicting central figure of Mary and child surrounded by saints, angels and the sick, in tones of green, red, blue and yellow, with script, and… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian silver & enamel kiddush cup, of tapering cylindrical form, decorated with stylised flowers, in tones of blue, white, green and red enamel, resting on a circular foot with beaded border, impressed 84, A.A (Cyrillic), height 8.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Large early 19th century Russian icon and inset bronze enamel cross, of curved rectangular form, the stavrothiki displaying central cross accented in enamel, surrounded by frame painted with saints and scenes, in rich tones, 53 x 46 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian silver icon, stamped 84, with 1882 assay mark of Ivan Yefimovich Konstantinov (Moscow 1875-1882), makers mark possibly Ivan Zakharov (Moscow 1856-1896), depicting St.Nicholas with his Bishop's crown (commonly referred to as 'Winter… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian silver icon, marked, A,M (Alex Muchin), assay A.III//1848, 84 and rubbed mark, of rectangular form, with image of St. Nicholas holding bible, with gilt halo, 25.5 cm x 21.5 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon, of rectangular form, depicting St. Nicholas, surrounded by saints and angels, accented with silver and enamel halo, impressed Russian marks for Moscow, H.3 in script, 35.5 x 31 cm | *** | |
*** | Lovely 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form, decorated with St.George and Christ, the silver oklad chased with two figures and scrolled surround, 20 x 16 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian gilt silver icon, depicting mother of God and child, marked 84 and Am (Alex Mukhin), finely painted with engraved and gilt silver oklad, set within a kivot, 22.5 x 28 cm (icon) | *** | |
*** | 19th century Italian ivory crucifix, height 17 cm, mounted on a cross set within an arched wooden frame, 57 cm x 36 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century porcelain panel after Raphael, depicting Madonna della Seggiola, of circular form depicting Mary embracing the child Christ with the young John the Baptist looking on, diameter 23.5 cm, set in a giltwood frame, 47 x 47 cm | *** | |
*** | 18th/19th century Russian icon, of curved rectangular form, painted with deesis scene, in tones of red, green, white and gilt, with script to top, 31 x 26 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian plique-a-jour Judaica vodka cup, of cylindrical form, finely decorated with Shul (temple) set with star of David and twin head eagle medallion verso, surrounded by bands of red, blue and white with silver rim and base, height 6 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon and oklad, of rectangular form, painted with image of Christ Pantocrater, with gilt oklad, 17 x 14 cm, in a wooden kiot with hinged glass door, 25 x 22 cm (kiot) | *** | |
*** | 18th/19th century European carved wooden religious panel, of rectangular form, carved with figures in relief, in tones of red, black and beige, 37 x 33 cm | *** | |
*** | Unusual 18th century carved wooden Pulpit crucifix, with figure of Jesus, the cross being supported, by a hand, height 82 cm | *** | |
*** | Good Russian icon and oklad, of rectangular form, tempera on wood, beautifully painted with a mother of Christ and child, surrounded by a beaded oklad, within gilt pressed metal border, 31 x 26.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Exceptional pair of 19th century stained and painted windows, the central medallions decorated with an image of the crucifixion, surrounded by Gothic style acanthus motifs, in green with blue and amber coloured borders, 45 x 45 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | Byzantine reliquary cross, probably 10th-11th century, with central figure flanked by Mary and Saints, height 6 cm | *** | |
*** | 18th century Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with central saint, flanked by roundels of God and mother of Christ, in tones of red, cream and blue, 32 x 27 cm | *** | |
*** | Early 18th century Russian icon, of framed rectangular form, painted with an image of St. Marcus seated at table writing in book, with church architecture in back ground, in tones of red, brown and gilt, 32 x 26 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon and gilt oklad, of rectangular form, painted with image of Christ and bible, with gilt silver oklad chased with borders of flowers and foliage, 32 x 28 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with a scene of John the Forerunner, depicted with halo, chalice and child, in tones of red, orange, black and silver, 44 x 36 cm | *** | |
*** | Good 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, c.1870, of rectangular form depicting Christ Pantocrator, with gilt silver oklad, engraved and chased with patterning and script, impressed 84, Moscow, M.S, 21 x 17 cm (icon), framed. Provenance: Aalders… | *** | |
*** | Good 19th century Alter triptych, depicting the Adoration of Christ, possibly inspired by Hugo van der goes 'Portinari Alter piece' depicting a beautifully painted central panel depicting Mary and child, with angel (Gabrielle) playing mandolin at feet,… | *** | |
*** | Early 18th century Russian icon, school of Palech, of curved rectangular form, painted with St. Menas holding a cross, surrounded by angel and figures, in tones of red, blue and white, 27 x 24 cm | *** | |
*** | French 19th century gilt frame, in the form of a Gothic arch, flanked by angels, 24 cm x 16.5 cm, mounted in frame, 54 cm x 39 cm | *** | |
*** | Fine Russian silver and enamel icon, of rectangular form, painted with Saint Nicholas, surrounded by silver and enamel oklad, impressed silver marks with case, 13.5 x 11 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form, painted with image of mother of God and child Iverskaya, surrounded by silver oklad, impressed Russian marks, 12.5 x 10.5 cm (icon), set within a gilt frame and wooden kiot with hinged glass… | *** | |
*** | Good 19th century Greek icon and silver oklad, of handsome rectangular form, depicting mother of God and child, the silver oklad decorated with coronets and embossed bodies, with floral surround, 32 x 24 cm. Provenance: Mossgreen Auctions the Estate of… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian Christ Pantocrator icon, on timber panel, depicted Christ with right hand raised in blessing, the left hand holding an open Gospel with inscribed Slavonic verse from the Gospel according to Matthew (11:28), 42.5 cm x 34 cm, together… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon and oklad, of rectangular form, painted with mother of God and child, surrounded by silver oklad, impressed Russian marks, 22 x 18 cm (kiot) | *** | |
*** | Late 19th century Russian icon, depicting the all Seeing eye of God, with church Slavonic inscription, with central Christ Emmanuel within aureole, with God the father above and the four evangelists to each corner, egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood… | *** | |
*** | Good 19th century Russian icon, of rectangular form set with a central portrait, surrounded by smaller story panels, with Russian Cyrillic script, in tones of red, blue, green and white, 46 cm x 37 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, c.1870 of rectangular form depicting Christ Pantocrator, the oklad with engraved surround and script, mounted, impressed A.C, 84, 22 x 18 cm | *** | |
*** | 18th century Russian icon, of curved rectangular form, painted with a scene of the birth of Mary, in tones of red, green, white and brown, 31 x 26 cm | *** | |
*** | Late 19th century ivory crucifix figure, depicted wearing a crown of thorns, on gilt cross on mount, height 18 cm (figure) | *** | |
*** | Good 19th century Greek icon and silver oklad, of handsome rectangular form, depicting mother of God and child, the silver oklad decorated with coronets and embossed bodies, with floral surround, 32 x 24 cm purchased: Mossgreen Auctions the Estate of the… | *** | |
*** | Russian Orthodox 14ct gold cross pendant, stamped 56, decorated to the front with red and blue enamel inlay, the reverse with engraving roughly translating to 'Redeem/Salvage and Save', total weight 3.59gm, 4.3 x 2.6 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with saint and Madonna, standing in front of church, with script, surrounded by finely carved border, with Christies label verso, 20.5 cm x 16 cm | *** | |
*** | 18th century Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with mother of God and saints, with brass surround and repeating pattern, 31.5 x 27 cm purchased: Christies Auctions, lot 532, then private collection Brisbane | *** | |
*** | 19th century carved walnut panel, of rectangular form, depicting religious scene of angels carrying swords and roses, with boy holding fish, 46 x 61.5 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon, tempera on panel, depicting eight Orthodox saints below inscriptions, composed in two groups of four, set below a representation of the Christ on a cloud, a/f (paintwork peeling), with dual shponki (slats) to top and bottom of… | *** | |
*** | 20th century Russian cased icon, unmarked, depicting the Virgin of Hodogetria and the Christ child within an incised gilt oklad, accented with conjoined polychrome enamel halos, 18 cm x 14.5 cm, set within a timber and glass icon case with internal gilt… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon, tempera on panel, depicting St Michael, Archangel of the Apocalypse and heavenly warrior, riding across the sky on a red winged horse with trumpet in mouth, his left hand holding a closed gospel, the right hand holding a lance… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon, of curved rectangular form, painted with a scene of John the Forerunner, depicted with halo, chalice and child, in tones of orange, black and yellow, surrounded by saints, 43 x 34 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon, of curved rectangular form, finely painted with scenes from the twelve great Feasts, in tones of red, blue, white and gilt, script to border, 36 x 31 cm | *** | |
*** | Rare early 19th century Russian icon, of square form, painted with an image of Mary Hodegetria, in tones of red and orange with gilt back ground and script, framed, 15 x 18 cm | *** | |
*** | Italian Madonna and Child plaque, of oval form, depicting mother and child, surrounded by cupids, in tones of red, green and yellow, accented in gilt, a/f, height 33 cm | *** | |
*** | Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with religious scene depicting the birth of Christ, in rich tones of orange, red, blue and green and accented in gilt, 22 cm x 18.5 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form depicting mother of God and child, the oklad decorated with flowers to the corners and strapwork and script, impressed B.N//1883, 84, maker rubbed, 27 x 22 cm. Provenance: Mossgreen, 1986,… | *** | |
*** | Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form depicting Christ Pantocrator, the oklad engraved and chased with decoration, impressed 84, C.T, A.B in Cyrillic, 22 x 15 cm. Provenance: Shapiro Auctions, Orlando collection, then private collection… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian painted icon, of rectangular form, depicting mother of God and child, in tones of red, orange and blue on a gilt ground, 34 cm x 25 cm, set within kiot, 39 cm x 35 cm | *** | |
*** | Judaica silver and gilt kiddush cup, marked 925, of facetted form, set above a circular base decorated with gilt grapevine motif, the interior inscribed continuously with Hebrew script, total weight 195gm (including weighted base), height 10 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon, of rectangular form, painted with detailed scene of Pokrov Protection of Virgin Mary Theotokos, in rich tones of red, orange, green and yellow, accented in gilt, 18 x 15 cm | *** | |
*** | Late 17th century north Russian icon, c.1680, of curved rectangular form, painted with a number of scenes of St. Elias, in tones of red, black, white and gilt, 36 x 30 cm | *** | |
*** | Early 19th century Russian icon, of petit square form, painted with Mary Hodegetria, in tones of red, brown and gilt, 11 x 9.5 cm | *** | |
*** | Large rare Russian icon, in silver and enamel, 'Sign'of mother of God, set with a finely painted central image of mother of Christ and child, surrounded by ten well painted saints, with silver oklad accented with enamel work, set within a glass case, 26… | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form depicting Christ Pantocrator, with chased repeating arched border and script to base, impressed silver marks rubbed probably Moscow, 26 x 22 cm. Provenance: Leonard Joels, then private… | *** | |
*** | Australian sterling silver Ciborium, marked E.J.Dwyer to base, total weight 138gm, height 14 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon, of curved rectangular form, painted with an image of John the Forerunner holding a chalice, in tones of brown and red, 36 x 31 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian icon and silver oklad, of rectangular form, depicting mother of Christ Helper of the Sick and saints, the oklad with embossed figures and oak leaf border, impressed silver marks H.X, 84, reads Moscow verso, 31 cm x 26.5 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian silver niello and brass crucifix, set with central silver niello figure flanked by three roundels of saints and lower roundel displaying skull and bones, height 24 cm. Provenance: Purchased Christie's, lot 275, 29th October 1985. | *** | |
*** | Late 19th century Russian icon of Tikhvinskaya, depicting the Virgin Mary gently holding Christ, with one hand pointed in his direction, egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel, light inscriptions verso, a/f (some losses/wear), 29 cm x 23 cm | *** | |