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Antique Russian Beaded Icon After the Iverskaya

$11,648.61

£8,500

€9,995.10

CA$16,155.45

A$17,392.81

CHF 9,314.19

MX$209,577.23

NOK 117,519.28

SEK 107,549.12

DKK 74,687.37

About the Item

Antique Russian beaded icon after the Iverskaya Russian, Early 20th Century Icon: Height 34cm, width 27cm, depth 2cm Frame: Height 48.5cm, width 42cm, depth 5.5cm This unusual beaded religious icon is designed after the ‘Iverskaya’ (Russian) also known as the ‘Panagia Portaitissa’. Dating back to the 9th century, the icon is situated in the Iviron monastery on Mount Athos, Greece. The iconography – which depicts Christ held in the Madonna’s left arm with a hand outstretched in blessing, whilst his mother points to him with her right hand – belongs to a family of images of the Madonna known as ‘Hodegetria’. Set on a wooden panel, the majority of the icon is comprised of miniature glass beads, aside from the painted faces, hands, and feet: the white robes, silver halos, and blue backdrop are all made up of beaded rows. Several larger past gemstones in shades of pink, silver, and gold adorn the figures, as seen on their halos, robes, and the crown of the Madonna. A beaded inscription in Cyrillic can be seen at the top of the work, the first word of which translates to ‘Iversk’. The Mother and Child are ensconced by a beaded border which features some larger, more colourful, glass stones. Yet, the two figures sit slightly outside of the lower border, almost escaping from their frame. This perhaps indicates the power of Christ. The entire composition is surrounded by an elegantly carved, silvered wood frame. There is a split in the face of the Virgin Mary. The red gash on the cheek of the Madonna is likely a reference to the supposed history of the original icon: during the Byzantine iconoclasm of the 9th Century, the icon was supposedly stabbed by a soldier, at which point blood miraculously flowed from the portrait. Many reproductions seek to evoke this feature of the original. With its fascinating history and intricate beaded design, this unusual icon would make a superb addition to a collection of Russian antiques.

Dimensions:
Height: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Multi-gemstone,Paint,Wood,Beaded
Place of Origin:
Russia
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 173421stDibs: LU956339426352

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