Vintage Russian religious icons - price guide and values

Palestinian Proskynetarion: Rare Holy Land Pilgrim's Memento

A rare and important Palestinian School Proskynetarion or Pilgrim's Memento, comprising images of the Holy Sepulchre within the City of Jerusalem, and numerous holy personages and scenes from Scripture. circa 1800, painted on canvas; laid down on new…

Russian Silver Enamel Icon of Mother of God

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…

Russian Icons: Mother of God with Christ Child

Two Russian icons, 18/19th century the larger icon finely painted depicting the mother of God supporting the Christ child, together with a smaller icon finely painted depicting a religious scene with central figure of the mother of God holding the small…

Rare Russian Gilt Silver Enamel Icon, Moscow 1881

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 Enamel Icon with Mother and Child

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

Russian Silver Icon of Yugska Mother of God (1772)

A Russian silver icon of the Yugska mother of God, dated 1772. 32.3 cm high, 24.2 cm wide. Provenance: Galerie Manic, Le Louvre des Antiquares, 2, place du Palais Royale/ 18, Desmalter75001, Paris

Russian Double Sided Processional Icon with Silver Oklad

A Russian double sided painted processional icon with silver oklad, 19th century. Depicting the Holy Virgin to one side and Saint Nicholas to the reverse. 73 cm high, 47 cm wide. Note: This lot is accompanied by paperwork from Autentied Bei Gunzburg/Donau

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…

18th Century Russian Icon with Silver Oklad

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

Russian Double Icon with Madonna, Child, and Christ

Cased double Russian icon. Madonna and Child, and Christ. Silver gilt and enamel oklads. Hallmarked profile and initials 'CT.' 20 x 17 cm each panel, overall 32 x 47 cm

Russian Silver Trioza Icon of Holy Trinity & Abraham

Russian silver Trioza icon of the holy Trinity painted egg tempera, overlaid with a silver gilt cloisonne enamelled basma, marked to the base with an 84 standard silver enamelled border. A famous Russian icon, the Biblical story about the three angels…

Russian Icon with Silver Oklad and Enamel Halos

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 Enamel Christ Icon with Blue, White, and Red

Superb 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

Early Empire Period Russian Icon with Passion Scenes

Russian early Empire period icon painted on timber with a central panel of Christ's Ressurection & Decent, surrounded by sixteen panels depicting the Passion of Christ with four Evangelists painted to each corner. Provenance: Maria Andipa icon gallery.…

Russian Saint George Icon in Ebonized Case, 19th Century

A fine antique Russian icon of Saint George and the dragon in ebonized timber case, 19th century, the icon 19 cm x 17 cm. Provenance: The Baker-Finch collection

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)

Russian Silver Icon: Saint Nicholas with Polychrome Enamel Halo

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…

Floral Enamel Russian Silver Icon

Russian silver icon with floral enamel work. Moscow, 1893, maker Grigory Sbitnev. Height 23 cm

Russian Triptych Icon with Saints and God in Clouds

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)

Enamel Saint Nicholas Ikon - Russian Silver - 23x18cm

Russian silver & enamel basma (ikon) depicting Saint Nicholas Wonder Worker dimensions 23 x 18 cm

1863 Russian Icon with Silver Oklad

A Russian icon, silver oklad, dated 1863 signed with Russian hallmark 35 x 30 cm

Russian Icon of Mother of God in Silver Gilt Basma

Russian icon with portraits of the mother of God divided into four parts, each compartment containing an image of the mother of God rendered according to the traditional rules. Silver gilt Basma applied with elaborate filigree & shaded cloisonne enamel.…

Kazan Mother of God Icon with Ornate Embellishments

Russian icon of the mother of God of Kazan tempera on wood cover with gilded bronze, ormolu oklad, overlaid with magnificent embroidered beaded riza decorated with pearls and three stars embellishing her robe and headress. Champleve solid silver and…

Russian Kazanskaya Icon in Gilt Frame

Russian 'Kazanskaya' icon set within a gilt timber frame with enamel detailed design. Stamped '84'. Dimensions without frame 22 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

Russian Mother of God Icon with Beaded Riza Overlay

A Russian icon, Mother of God, with beaded riza overlay, 19th century, painted on panel 39 x 24 cm

19th Century Russian Silver Enamel Icon of Dormition Theotokos

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 St. Nicholas Icon with Silver Enamel Accents

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

Russian Icon: Old Testament Trinity with St George and Theodora

A Russian Icon 'The Old Testament Trinity', Palekh School, 19th century, on gold ground flanked on the outer borders by the figures of St George and Theodora, 29 cm high

Russian Icon: Descent, Resurrection, and Twelve Feasts

A fine mid 19th century Russian icon depicting the descent into Hell and the Resurrection and the twelve feasts, tempera on wooden panel, 48 cm by 38 cm

Russian Icon Collection

A collection of five Russian icons including Saint Nicholas, the Mother of God and Saint Nicholas above a row of Saints, Saint Cosmos and Saint Damian, The Dendrite Hermit, Saint Triphon Kolsky, the Miracle Worker and another, the largest 30 cm high, 26…

Russian Archangel Icon, 19th Century

An icon, of the Archangel, brass-mounted and painted on panel, Russian, 19th century, oil on panel 31 x 26 cm

Enamelled Russian Silver Religious Icon of Mary and Child

Painted Russian religious icon finished in enamelled Russian silver. The Rizza having 84 mark, Moscow assay by Aleksandr Vladislavoich Smirnov 1896. Depicting Mary and child. 18 cm x14.5 cm.

Russian Icon with Mary, Jesus and Nine Saints

19th century Russian icon, depicting Mary and the Infant Jesus surrounded by nine saints, with god above, silver gilt oklad. 35 x 30 cm 46 x 41 cm frame) . Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney.

19th Century Russian Icon of Christ and Saints with Silver Oklad

Large 19th century Russian icon of Christ mother and Saints. Silver oklad and halos all marked for Moscow 1890, maker 'BC' (attrib. Vasilii Semenov). 36 x 31 cm (icon only) 43 x 38 cm (incl. case)

Russian Icon Collection (18th/19th Century)

A collection of three Russian icons, 18th/19th century, one of the Evangelist Mark, one of the Mother of God Kazan and one of two Saints, largest, 33 x 35 cm

Silver Embossed Russian Madonna Icon with Enamelling and Stones

19th century Russian icon, Madonna and Child hand painted on wooden panel overlayed with embossed silver oklad decorated with enamelling and semi precious stones 33 x 25 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…

18th Century Russian Icon Set

Set of 3 Russian icons, Moscow or Novgarod school, late 18th century, oil on panel. Approximately 31 cm x 27 cm

Silvered Icon of Christ with Crown of Thorns

A Russian icon of Christ with a crown of thorns, circa 1820, overlaid with a chased and embossed silvered oklad, 58 x 45 x 4 cm

Russian Quadri-Partite Icon of Mother of God with Silver Basna

19th century Russian quadri-partite icon showing four images of the mother of God with a silver basna, silver for Russian Veliki Ustyug 1812. Oil on wood panel 36 x 29.5 cm, reference lot 249 Hargesheimer Auctions, Dusseldorf, Auction 97 Russian and Greek…

19th Century Russian Silver Oklad Painted Icon

An antique Russian silver oklad painted icon, 19th century, the painted icon of Virgin and infant Christ within a finely repousse and engraved silver oklad with pierced halo, marked in Cyrillic at the bottom, housed in a gilt wood frame and mounted behind…

Russian Icon with Virgin, Guardian Angel and Female Saint

Antique Russian icon Virgin of Feodorov with the Guardian Angel and a female saint in the borders, well painted on wood panel in rich reds and cream background circa 1800. Other Notes: Purchased from Mark Gallery Fine Art, Porchester Place, Marble Arch,…

19th Century Russian Silver and Enamel Orthodox Icon

19th century Russian silver and enamel Orthodox icon of 'Mother of God', egg tempera on wood panel hallmarked Moscow 1876, 32 x 25 cm

Russian Virgin Mary Icon (19th Century)

19th century Russian icon showing the Virgin Mary tempera on carved frame wood panel with gold ground 45 cm height x 24 cm

Russian Icon with Silver Oklad, Moscow 1890

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

St. George Icon: Dragon Slayer with Angel and Maiden

A Russian icon of St George, 19th century, depicting St George slaying the dragon, surmounted by an angel with a martyr's Crown and the maiden to one side. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 30 cm x 25.5 cm

Russian Kazanskaya Mother of God Icon in Gilt Silver Enamel

A late 19th century Russian icon of the Kazanskaya mother of God in gilt silver and enamel Virgin Mary and Christ child depicted in ornate ceremonial robes decorated with floral motif, the holy figures with haloes of ornate polychrome cloisonne enamel,…

Russian Icon in Ebonised and Gilt Frame

Russian icon in a timber ebonised and gilt frame. Dimensions of icon 25 x 30.5 x 3 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…

A Russian Orthodox icon of the nativity of the Virgin Mary, late 18th early 19th century in tempera colours, gilt and gesso upon wood panel, the painted icon with nativity scene in arched panel with St Anne and St Joachin, the Virgin Mary and her parents…

Antique Russian Icon with Resurrection and Festival Scenes

A large antique Russian 'Resurrection/Descent into Hell' icon with twelve Festival scenes. In tempera colours upon a prepared timber panel with battens, a central scene with the resurrected Christ within a mandorla and another with Christ standing at the…

Kazan Mother of God Icon, 1600

A Russian icon, of the Kazan Mother of God, circa 1600 painted on panel together with research documentation 30 x 23 cm

Ascension Icon with Mary and Apostles

A Russian icon of the Ascension, 19th century, depicting Mary and the twelve apostles bearing witness to the Ascension of Christ, 43 x 35.5 x 3 cm

Enamelled Silver Russian Icon of Mother and Child

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…

Russian Christ Enthroned Icon, 18th Century

A Russian 'Christ Enthroned' icon. Late 18th century. In tempera colours and gilt upon a gesso prepared timber panel depicting the seated Christ holding the Gospel of Matthew in his left hand and accompanied by two saintly figures, Cyrillic script in…

19th Century Russian Icon with Silver Gilt Oklad

An antique Russian icon, 19th century, the icon of Virgin and infant Christ within a finely engraved silver gilt oklad, mounted behind glass in a modern gilt and hardwood frame mark 84 Hc, height 35.5 cm, width 31.5 cm

19th Century Russian Icon of Three Holy Hierarchs

A Russian icon, three holy Hierarchs, 19th century, housed in gilt wood frame, 59 x 48 cm

Kazan Mother of God Icon for St. John's Church Fundraiser

Kazan Mother of God. A Russian icon, 19th century, tempura and gilt on beech board, 31 x 27 cm, Sold in aid of St John's Church, Flinders, to fund David Wright Window

A 19th century Russian silver icon of St George (26 cm x 20 cm

Russian Saint Icon, 18th/19th Century

An icon of a saint, Russian, 18th/19th century, oil on panel waxed seal to the reverse 25 x 21 cm

Russian Icon: Mother of God of Tikhvin with Christ

Late 19th century Russian icon of the mother of God of Tikhvin (Tikhvinskaya) showing Christ seated on his mother's forearm, oil on wood 37 x 29 cm (restored), reference lot 501 Hargesheimer Auctions, Dusseldorf, auction 84 important Russian and Greek…

Russian Icon: Archangel Michael and Saints

A fine Russian icon, Archangel Michael, Florus, Lauzus, Modestus, Blaise & Laurus of Iiiyria, Russian school of Novgorod, Archangel centrally depicted holding aloft the shroud, surrounded by the various saints and three on horseback within landscape,…

19th Century Russian Martyrs of Corfu Icon

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

19th Century Russian Icon with Enamel Cross

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

Russian Mary Helper of the Sick Icon, 19th Century

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…

Russian Orthodox Icon of Saint Alexander Nevsky

A fine Russian Orthodox icon of Saint Alexander Nevsky, 19th century, in tempera colours upon a gesso prepared timber panel with battens, Alexander typically attired in a suit of armour with a Royal robe trimmed in ermine, a Crown, sceptre and orb beside…

Russian Festival Icon with Twelve Scenes

An antique Russian 'Resurrection/Descent into Hell' icon with twelve Festival scenes. In tempera colours upon a prepared timber panel, the central image depicting Christ within a mandorla and another with Christ holding a pennant, surrounded by twelve…

18th Century Russian Icon of Christ with Halo

Russian icon depicting Christ with halo, some damage, probably 18th century. Dimensions 24.5 x 30.5 cm

Russian Icon with Scenes from Life of Christ

A large Russian painted and silvered fruitwood icon, late 18th / early 19th century, the central scenes of the Resurrection surrounded by twelves scenes from the life of Christ, the borders with inscriptions between floral panels and depictions of saints…

Russian Silver Enamel Mother and Child Icon, 19th Century

A silver enamel and painted Icon of the Mother and Child, Russian, first half of 19th century. 26 cm high, 21 cm wide

19th Century Russian Icon with Gilt Bronze Crucifix

Large 19th century Russian icon with removable large ornate centre gilt bronze crucifix inset into painted wood panel depicting the Descent from the Cross, the Entombment, the two Marys and St John and Longinus the Centurion, with Saints to the borders.…

Russian Religious Icons, 19th Century Hand-Painted Set

Seven Russian 19th century religious Icons, Hand-painted, one with oklad, largest 36 x 31 cm

Enamelled Russian Silver Icon of Kazanskaya Mother of God

Russian silver 840 standard icon Kazanskaya mother of God with ornate enamelled cloisonne halo & a finely etched oklad. Tet in a timber & glass frame, 29 x 34 x 6 cm

Gilded Russian Icon of Ioan Predtchecha

Ioan Predtchecha Russian icon with gilt detail. Dimensions 43.5 x 36 x 2 cm

Russian Saint Nicholas Icon, 1870

Russian icon of Saint Nicholas, the Miracle Worker c. 1870 painting and gold leaf on plaster and wood, the metal oklad richly chased and repousse with scrolls is pierced to reveal the painted face and hands, with giltwood frame. 49 x 42 cm. Provenance:…

19th Century Russian Icon with Silver Oklad

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 Icon of St. Nicholas and Saints with Enamel Halo

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

Russian Mother of God Icon with Silver and Gilt Oklad

A Russian Icon of the Mother of God, 19th century with silver and gilt oklad and halo, outer glazed case, 27 x 22 cm

Russian Enamel Icon of Mother and Child

A Russian silver and Cloi Sonne enamel icon, late 19th/early 20th century depicting the mother of God holding the Christ child, with silver-gilt and polychrome enamel halos, the robes chased and repousse embossed with applied foliate border, stamped…

Russian Icon of Monastic Founder with Silver Oklad

A Russian icon of a monastic founder, with silver oklad, St Petersburg, circa 1863, assay Master's mark of Eduard Fyodorovich Brandenburg, depicting an image, possibly St Savva with the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery in the background, with Saints above…

Mother of God of the Burning Bush Icon

A Russian icon of mother of God of the Burning bush, 19th century, depicting the mother of God at the centre of red and blue prisms with angels holding attributes and the symbols of the Evangelists, the corners with scenes of the old Testament. In tempera…

Mother of God of Kazan Icon

Russian icon, the mother of God of Kazan, 19th century, tempera on wood, gilded brass and white metal oklad with repousse and chasing (A/F), 18 x 15 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Antique Russian ikon with silver riza

Antique Russian ikon of three saints with later silver (84) riza

Russian Mounted Saints Icon with Brass Border

A Russian painted wood icon, 19th century, depicting two mounted saints in a landscape, the border clad in repousse brass exposing subsidiary depictions of saints in each corner, 31 x 26.5 cm

Russian Gilded Silver Oklad Icon of Christ

Christos gilded silver oklad icon likely of Russian origin and with gilde silver oklad above a painted Christ on board. Hallmarked Moskow 84 H.3, size 27 cm x 32 cm

Russian Icon in Box

Russian icon in box

Russian Icon of Mary and Jesus in Vintage Frame

19th century Russian icon, Mary with infant Jesus, in a vintage ogee arched box frame, 17 x 13 cm 43 x 24 cm frame). Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney.

Saint George Slaying Dragon Icon

Russian icon, Saint George Slaying the dragon, late 19th century, oil and tempera on wood with gilding, 22 x 18 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Soviet Propaganda Plate with Hammer, Sickle, and Flowers

Soviet porcelain Propaganda plate, c. 1920, after a design by Sergei Chekhonin, hand painted with blue hammer, sickle, cog, and multi-coloured flowers, with underglaze green factory mark to underside, diameter 23.8 cm, labels: Cf. For comparison Sotheby's…