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. Online gallery of antique russian icons and religious artifacts. The russian style of painting icons is expressionistic, while the greek is more naturalistic. In examining the evolution of russian iconography, this book opens a new window on russian religious life.
Antique jewelry vintage rings faberge eggs russian. The assessment includes the approximate age of your icon, where and how it. James was the author of the icon section for the international society of appraisers fine arts course and has been guest curator at numerous museums throughout the u. Home books b4206 hard cover russian icon book new 2 of 3. We have outstanding examples with a variety of themes for any occasion, including antique russian icons of jesus christ, the mother of god, saints. Over unique items are available for purchase in our online store. Antiqforum russian porcelain free appraisals and price guides. This amazing book includes a detailed description, history and explanation of many russian icons painted in the most notable iconographic. Icons hold a central place in the russian orthodox faith, and their story is both a.
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. Professional icon restoration and appraisal services. Russian icons how to examine and evaluate, key features, how originals were made. Russian icon specializes in the valuation, appraisal, and investigation for the purpose of authenticity and authentication of eastern orthodox icons and museumquality antique russian icons in particular. Russian orthodox royal doors from a church iconostasis dating to the first half of the 19th century.
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Its also written down here in enamel speaking russian in russian. We sell, buy, appraise, and advise on antique objects of christian devotion. An icon is an image of a holy person or event, created by an. Answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. F, first ed, 2004, sothebys, russian pictures, works of art and icons for 2004 london auction and exhibition, softcover, 16x21cm, 318 high gloss verey white pp, 269 full colour paintings, 63 icons in full colour, 275 other works of art in full colour, a. All important antique russian icons in a single book fine art. Main differences between greek and russian orthodox icons. Russian icons spring art books by rice, tamara talbot and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Russian lacquer boxes collectors guide shop for russian lacquer boxes with the opening of russia in 1990, the art of russian lacquer miniature painting has gained worldwide appreciation and these small treasures are highly sought after by collectors. Russian icon has already established itself as one of the leading experts for russian icon dealing. Ikona or russian icon derives its name from the greek eikon meaning image. Our online gallery and religious icons store founded by oleg kushnirskiy, a true professional who has dedicated his life to collecting and learning antique russian icons, display a diverse collection of museumquality eastern orthodox icons dating back to the 16th19th centuries. A few hints to understand how a sacred icon can be appraised. Make offer book pskov icon 16th c russian medieval painting art history orthodox jesus.
These highquality drawings meticulously reproduce the outlines of canonical icon compositions. The tradition of eastern orthodox icon is known world wide. The doors are painted with an icon of the annunciation along the upper register and the evangelist saints matthew, mark, luke, and john below. Possessing over 25 years of experience, we have incredible knowledge in the orthodox icon appraisal field, along with direct access to the internationally recognized. Based in chicago, we specialize in original fine antique and vintage jewelry from all periods and styles, authentic pre1917 jewelry by carl faberge including rare miniature faberge eggs, engagement rings of unique designs, unusual mens rings, and rare russian demantoid and siberian. Edited by a russian scholar, these two volumes contain 500 drawings collected from archives in russia to comprise one of the largest collections of icon prorisi and perevody imprints and transfers.
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