Trio of 19th C. Russian Orthodox Traveling Icons
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Russia, ca. 1800 CE. These are three beautiful examples of bronze traveling icons from the Russian Orthodox Church. One is bronze without any enamel and shows three saintly theologians. Another is bronze, also with three saintly theologians, but it has gorgeous blue, white, and turquoise enamel inset. The third is also bronze, with blue, green, and yellow enamel, and shows the crucifixion. Traveling icons could be carried by itinerant priests across Russia's vast landscape. Size of largest: 4.8" W x 7.8" H (12.2 cm x 19.8 cm)
Provenance: Ex- Estate of M. Reiniger, Chicago, IL
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#111545
Provenance: Ex- Estate of M. Reiniger, Chicago, IL
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#111545
Condition
There is some patina, but these are in excellent condition, particularly the two with enamel. The one without enamel is missing two small pieces from the top.
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Trio of 19th C. Russian Orthodox Traveling Icons
Estimate $900 - $1,200
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