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Collection of three Greek Orthodox travel icons from mid-20th century Greece, in very good condition, made of silver-plated metal, wood and plastic, including Saint Athanasius the Great with a silver-plated riza, Virgin Mary Hodegetria from Tinos, and Virgin Mary Sweet-Kissing with craquelure varnish.
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Collection of 3 Greek Orthodox Travel Icons - Middle 20th Century - Silver-Plated, Wood, Plastic
A charming collection of three Greek travel icons, representing different styles of religious art and pilgrimage mementos from Greece.
-Icon of Saint Athanasius the Great, depicted in Hierarchical vestments, holding the Gospel and offering a blessing. Embossed silver-plated metal cover ("Riza") over a lithographic print. Set in a decorative black arched frame with an integrated stand.
-Virgin Mary "The Directress" (Hodegetria) - Tinos Souvenir. The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, a specific commemorative piece from the Holy Island of Tinos. Mixed media with a gold-toned repoussé cover and lithographic faces. Features the inscription "ΤΗΝΟΣ" (Tinos) at the base. Mounted on a wooden board with a vintage metal stand on the reverse.
-Virgin Mary "Sweet-Kissing". A tender depiction of the Mother of God and Child. High-quality print on wood with a "Crackle" (Craquelure) varnish finish to simulate an aged, antique look. Features a raised, gilded halo.
In very good condition.
The items will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery and shipped with a tracking number.
Collection of 3 Greek Orthodox Travel Icons - Middle 20th Century - Silver-Plated, Wood, Plastic
A charming collection of three Greek travel icons, representing different styles of religious art and pilgrimage mementos from Greece.
-Icon of Saint Athanasius the Great, depicted in Hierarchical vestments, holding the Gospel and offering a blessing. Embossed silver-plated metal cover ("Riza") over a lithographic print. Set in a decorative black arched frame with an integrated stand.
-Virgin Mary "The Directress" (Hodegetria) - Tinos Souvenir. The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, a specific commemorative piece from the Holy Island of Tinos. Mixed media with a gold-toned repoussé cover and lithographic faces. Features the inscription "ΤΗΝΟΣ" (Tinos) at the base. Mounted on a wooden board with a vintage metal stand on the reverse.
-Virgin Mary "Sweet-Kissing". A tender depiction of the Mother of God and Child. High-quality print on wood with a "Crackle" (Craquelure) varnish finish to simulate an aged, antique look. Features a raised, gilded halo.
In very good condition.
The items will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery and shipped with a tracking number.
Details
Number of objects
3
Type
Travel icons
Period
Mid 20th century
Country of origin
Greece
Condition
Very good
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