Icon - Our Lady of Smolensk (Smolenskaya) - Wood
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Russian icon – Mother of God of Smolensk (Smolenskaya) – 19th century
Origin: Russia
Dating: 19th century
Technique: Tempera on wooden panel
Dimensions: 31 × 27 cm
A beautifully executed Russian Orthodox icon from the 19th century, depicting the Mother of God of Smolensk (Smolenskaya Bogomater), one of the traditional variants of the Hodegetria type, in which Mary points with her hand to Christ as the way to salvation.
The Mother of God is depicted half-length, dressed in a dark brown to black maphorion, adorned with golden stars and decorative borders. Her head is slightly inclined toward the Christ Child, who sits on her left arm. Christ wears a reddish-brown garment with fine, light folds and makes a blessing gesture with his right hand.
Both figures are endowed with richly worked nimbuses, with fine geometric and radiant ornamentation. The background has a golden hue and is decorated with decorative patterns. Around the scene there is a broad, geometrically painted border with stylized floral and diamond motifs in red, black and ochre-yellow.
The refined facial expressions, elongated features, and warm color palette are characteristic of traditional Russian icon painting. The combination of the restrained subject matter and the richly decorated background gives the icon a particularly decorative character.
On the back there is an old handwritten label in Cyrillic script, referring to the Mother of God of Smolensk. This forms an interesting historical documentary element.
Condition: The icon is in an authentic, age-related state with visible craquelé, localized wear, small paint losses, and damage to the painted edges. The central depiction is largely well preserved.
An attractive and characterful Russian icon from the 19th century, with a traditional depiction of the Mother of God and a richly decorated surround.
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We offer a carefully selected range of modern, contemporary and classical artworks to collectors worldwide.
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Translated by Google TranslateRussian icon – Mother of God of Smolensk (Smolenskaya) – 19th century
Origin: Russia
Dating: 19th century
Technique: Tempera on wooden panel
Dimensions: 31 × 27 cm
A beautifully executed Russian Orthodox icon from the 19th century, depicting the Mother of God of Smolensk (Smolenskaya Bogomater), one of the traditional variants of the Hodegetria type, in which Mary points with her hand to Christ as the way to salvation.
The Mother of God is depicted half-length, dressed in a dark brown to black maphorion, adorned with golden stars and decorative borders. Her head is slightly inclined toward the Christ Child, who sits on her left arm. Christ wears a reddish-brown garment with fine, light folds and makes a blessing gesture with his right hand.
Both figures are endowed with richly worked nimbuses, with fine geometric and radiant ornamentation. The background has a golden hue and is decorated with decorative patterns. Around the scene there is a broad, geometrically painted border with stylized floral and diamond motifs in red, black and ochre-yellow.
The refined facial expressions, elongated features, and warm color palette are characteristic of traditional Russian icon painting. The combination of the restrained subject matter and the richly decorated background gives the icon a particularly decorative character.
On the back there is an old handwritten label in Cyrillic script, referring to the Mother of God of Smolensk. This forms an interesting historical documentary element.
Condition: The icon is in an authentic, age-related state with visible craquelé, localized wear, small paint losses, and damage to the painted edges. The central depiction is largely well preserved.
An attractive and characterful Russian icon from the 19th century, with a traditional depiction of the Mother of God and a richly decorated surround.
Seller's Story
About Art Dumay
Art Dumay is a professional art company in Nuenen, the Netherlands, with over 25 years of experience in buying, selling and valuing fine art.
We offer a carefully selected range of modern, contemporary and classical artworks to collectors worldwide.
Every artwork is professionally assessed, securely stored and carefully packed for shipment. We use appropriate protective materials and specialised transport solutions where needed.
With expertise, reliability and personal service at the heart of our business, we aim to make buying art online safe, transparent and enjoyable.
Art Dumay — from our collection to yours.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Our Lady of Smolensk (Smolenskaya)
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Russia
Height
31 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
21 mm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1850-1900
