Icon - Deesis - Wood, Iron, Color pigments, Brass - 11 Icon Replicas Byzantium

Exclusive Collection of 11 Sacred Icons & Altar Cross – Byzantine & Orthodox Style – Gilded & Richly Decorated

Description

For sale is an exceptional and stylistically diverse collection of 11 religious icons and sacred art objects. The collection includes classic motifs of Orthodox and Byzantine iconography, including significant representations such as the Black Madonna of Czestochowa, the Resurrection (Anastasis) of Christ, and a large-format Crucifixion scene.

The icons impress with sumptuous gold leafing, delicate relief frames, and strong sacred colorings (emerald green, royal blue, and cinnabar red).

### Detailed listing of all individual pieces & dimensions:

1. **Large Icon of the Resurrection of Christ (Anastasis – Top Right):**
* **Motif:** The Descent into Hades; Jesus stands on the broken gates of the underworld and draws Adam and Eve out of their graves.
* **Dimensions:** approx. 28.0 cm (height) × 20.0 cm (width) × 2.0 cm (depth)

2. **Byzantine Crucifix / Altar Cross (Center):**
* **Motif:** Richly adorned cross with the depiction of the crucified Christ, surrounded by angels and holy fields.
* **Dimensions:** approx. 27.0 cm (height) × 20.0 cm (width) × 1.8 cm (depth)

3. **Large-Format Crucifixion Scene (Golgotha – Bottom Center):**
* **Motif:** Detailed depiction of the crucifixion with the grieving Mary, Mary Magdalene, St. John, Roman soldiers, and angels.
* **Dimensions:** approx. 22.5 cm (height) × 21.5 cm (width) × 2.0 cm (depth)

4. **Our Lady of Czestochowa / Black Madonna (Top Left):**
* **Motif:** The Holy Virgin with the Christ Child in the Hodegetria type in an richly ornate gold frame.
* **Dimensions:** approx. 17.0 cm (height) × 13.0 cm (width)

5. **Classic Panel Painting / Mythological Sky Representation (Middle Right):**
* **Motif:** Masterful Baroque/Renaissance scene on a dark blue background with floating angels and allegories.
* **Dimensions:** approx. 17.0 cm (height) × 21.0 cm (width) × 1.5 cm (depth)

6. **Icon of the Holy Family (Bottom Left):**
* **Motif:** Depiction of the Mother of God with the Christ Child and St. Joseph with parchment/border edge.
* **Dimensions:** approx. 15.0 cm (height) × 9.5 cm (width)

7. **Icon of Ascension / Mary in Glory (Bottom Right-Middle):**
* **Motif:** The Virgin Mary on clouds, surrounded by angels. High-gold finish.
* **Dimensions:** approx. 14.5 cm (height) × 7.5 cm (width) × 1.5 cm (depth)

8. **Classic Panel Icon with Architectural Arch (Bottom Right):**
* **Motif:** Enthroned Christ / Deesis scene beneath a painted arch with a tile-mosaic effect.
* **Dimensions:** approx. 10.0 cm (height) × 13.5 cm (width) × 1.0 cm (depth)

9. **Set of 4 Saints Miniatures (Center):**
* **Motifs:** Individual portraits of martyrs and monastic saints in black frames.
* **Dimensions per miniature:** approx. 6.5 cm (height) × 5.0 cm (width)

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## Technical Data & Features

| Property | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Object Type | Icon collection / ensemble (11 pieces) |
| Style/Period | Byzantine / Orthodox / Neo-Sacral |
| Materials | Wooden panels, gold leaf look / metal leafing, pigment colors |
| Quantity | 11 objects (1 cross, 10 icons/panels) |
| Largest Object | approx. 28.0 × 20.0 cm ( Resurrection Icon) |
| Smallest Object | approx. 6.5 × 5.0 cm (Saints miniatures) |
| Total Weight | approx. 1,534 g (1.53 kg) |
| Condition | Very good preserved condition with slight, age-related patina traces |

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## Condition Report
All objects are in a very well-maintained condition with minimal signs of use that emphasize the sacred and antique character. No major damage or wood splits visible. Please use the high-resolution photos for your own impression of the exact condition.