All important antique russian icons in a single book fine art. This license allows free use for commercial use, but requires a link on each page where the icons appear. Russian icons and pictures including works by nonconformist. New york bonhams is pleased to present us ambassador laurence a steinhardts 18921950 exemplary collection of russian icons at the madison avenue salesroom on april 10. Silver and porcelain, russian icons, fine coins and numismatics, arms. The fine art of russian porcelain led by a group of important faberge objects, including a clock once owned by yul brynner and two flower studies, the auction includes a wide array of jewellery, icons, and porcelain, including an important collection of gardner figures. Brass icons, brass crosses, brass trip tiks, brass traveling icons can be found by clicking on other on the catalog page. K based gallery with an international clientele specialising in the sale and restoration of religious icons. Beverly hills, ca october 6, 2016 carlyle galleries international, inc. Jacksons auction blog news and insights i have literally held thousands of antique russian icons in my hands.
Rare russian icons and easter eggs at auction bruun. Two russian hand painted icons depicting madonna and child include one being encased in a decorated metal frame and the other in an arched form gilded frame. Our russian works of art sale in london was led by lot 301, a silvergilt and cloisonne enamel triptych icon by khlebnikov which was presented to the future emperor nicholas ii for his 18th birthday in may 1886. Danish embassy in london on 27 and 28 november in connection with the russian art week. Dec 01, 2017 icons from norwegian private collections, tsaritsa maria feodorovnas beautiful shawl and grand duchess anastasia mikhailovnas russian easter eggs we focus on art and antiques from the russian tsar period at this years final international auction in bredgade and a subsequent online auction. We have furniture in most of the houses remodeled in season two. One collection can have up to 256 icons if you are a registered user or 50 if you are not registered. For more that 1,000 years, the greek division of christian faith, orthodox christianity, educated and formed both cultural and spiritual basis of the russian society. I love the detail, the color, the telling of stories. A dedicated student of russian art and former us ambassador to the soviet union, steinhardt personally selected each splendid example and displayed them proudly in his remarkable home. National book auctions is a specialist auction house focusing almost exclusively on rare and collectible books since the 1990s. Your bid is a contract placing a bid online means you agree to abide by the terms and conditions. We specialize in jewelry, jade, porcelains, other chinese fine arts.
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With over 1,500,000 years of history, russia has accumulated a rich cultural heritage influenced by a long and complex political and religiousread more history. This amazing book includes a detailed description, history and explanation of many russian icons painted in the most notable iconographic. Antique russian icons are found in the catalog by subject with complete articles. Russian icons and pictures including works by nonconformist on 29 november 2007 at london, south. Featuring 261 lots, including 61 antique russian icons and religious artifacts, the bruun rasmussen online auction of russian art is open for bidding. In russian icons, the same subjects appear over and over again, and certain poses are referred to as the name of that icon. In examining the evolution of russian iconography, this book opens a new window on russian religious life. It was the year that kievan rus converted to christianity. Russian beautiful tula arsenalrefinished 1953 sks rifle with bayonet for sale or trade 7. Russian icons and easter eggs from the tsar family bruun. Enter the edit mode by clicking the pencil icon to edit the name and color of each icon separately. Possessing over 25 years of experience, we have incredible knowledge in the orthodox icon appraisal field, along with direct access to the. Browse todays selected russian icons for sale, best offer and auction.
For soviet artists and designers, this was a period of great creativity as they strove to give expression to the ideals of the new. Sale of russian icons can be found by clicking on the catalog link from any page and then clicking on the subject of the russian icon. London, monday 14th november 1988 by anonymous and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For example, russian icons are often encased with elaboratelyengraved silver or gold frames. All of that is to be seen in the icons in this book. In the words of the editor, in this handsomely produced and illustrated book, the. Two russian icons 19th century the virgin orans, oil on panel, 338 x 234 in. The market for superlative russian paintings and works of art is particularly buoyant. All of the brass and sale of russian icons on the site are guaranteed. It is the largest auction house in russia and the commonwealth of.
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He has traveled extensively visiting over 25 countries including over a dozen trips alone to russia researching the history of icons. For additional information view our complete terms and conditions. Icons hold a central place in the russian orthodox faith, and their story is both a celebration of years of christianity in russia and a history of the church in relation to the political milieu. National book auctions freeville, ny bid online at. For more that 1,000 years, the greek division of christian faith, orthodox christianity, educated and formed both. He observes that icons are at the core of the russian faith and sees them as. Seminary, ms european antique auction gallery to be featured on hgtvs hit show home town. The collection has been cherished by the steinhardt family for generations and is the finest known assemblage of russian icons in private hands. Jacksons auction blog antique russian icon with an. Besides the uk, icon rus sells and restorers icons to private clients, religious institutions and museums in north america, western europe and australia. L17116 marking the 100th anniversary of the russian revolution, this sale features soviet porcelain plates and figures from a highly important collection, ranging in estimates from. See 120 prices and auction results for 17th20th century religious icon auction on sat, jan 21, 2017 by jasper52. The european union agreed to put new russia sanctions into effect and president obama said the u. Sale of russian icons,russian religious art and brass icons.
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