Icon - Christ Pantocrator - Brass, Wood
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Description from the seller
Imperial Russia, late 19th – early 20th century (c. 1890–1910)
A small and refined devotional Orthodox icon depicting Christ the Savior (Spas), painted in tempera on a wooden panel and clothed by a suggestive original chalice (oklad) in chased gilded metal.
The oklad features rich decoration with geometric motifs and a radiated halo adorned with numerous almond-shaped applications in ruby-colored glass paste, as well as two green elements in the upper corners, also made in glass paste or colored glass. The face of Christ, left uncovered according to Orthodox iconographic tradition, shows a painting execution of notable quality, with harmonious lines and intense spiritual expressiveness with high detail.
The work belongs to the tradition of Russian popular icons produced between the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century for private domestic devotion, characterized by the union of sacred painting and decorative metallic coverings.
State of conservation
The icon presents a good general state of preservation, consistent with the age of the work.
* Original and stable wooden panel.
* Original painting well preserved in the visible parts.
* Original oklad complete and well adhering to the support.
* Red and green decorative applications preserved and present.
* Normal signs of wear, oxidation and patina of time compatible with over a century of life.
* No evidence of invasive restorations, modern repainting or recent conservation interventions visible to the naked eye.
* Authentic and homogeneous patina on all surfaces.
The overall appearance remains genuine and unaltered, particularly appreciated by collectors of Russian sacred art.
Technical characteristics
* Subject: Christ the Savior (Spas)
* Provenance: Imperial Russia
* Period: Late 19th – early 20th century (c. 1890–1910)
* Technique: Tempera on wooden panel with gilded metal oklad chased
* Decorations: Red and green glass paste applied
* Dimensions: 11 × 13.5 cm
* Conditions: Good, no evident restorations
Imperial Russia, late 19th – early 20th century (c. 1890–1910)
A small and refined devotional Orthodox icon depicting Christ the Savior (Spas), painted in tempera on a wooden panel and clothed by a suggestive original chalice (oklad) in chased gilded metal.
The oklad features rich decoration with geometric motifs and a radiated halo adorned with numerous almond-shaped applications in ruby-colored glass paste, as well as two green elements in the upper corners, also made in glass paste or colored glass. The face of Christ, left uncovered according to Orthodox iconographic tradition, shows a painting execution of notable quality, with harmonious lines and intense spiritual expressiveness with high detail.
The work belongs to the tradition of Russian popular icons produced between the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century for private domestic devotion, characterized by the union of sacred painting and decorative metallic coverings.
State of conservation
The icon presents a good general state of preservation, consistent with the age of the work.
* Original and stable wooden panel.
* Original painting well preserved in the visible parts.
* Original oklad complete and well adhering to the support.
* Red and green decorative applications preserved and present.
* Normal signs of wear, oxidation and patina of time compatible with over a century of life.
* No evidence of invasive restorations, modern repainting or recent conservation interventions visible to the naked eye.
* Authentic and homogeneous patina on all surfaces.
The overall appearance remains genuine and unaltered, particularly appreciated by collectors of Russian sacred art.
Technical characteristics
* Subject: Christ the Savior (Spas)
* Provenance: Imperial Russia
* Period: Late 19th – early 20th century (c. 1890–1910)
* Technique: Tempera on wooden panel with gilded metal oklad chased
* Decorations: Red and green glass paste applied
* Dimensions: 11 × 13.5 cm
* Conditions: Good, no evident restorations
Details
Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Christ Pantocrator
Material
Brass, Wood
Country of origin
Russia
Height
13.8 cm
Width
11.1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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