Icon - Our Lady of Unexpected Joy (Nechayannaya Radost) - Tempera on panel, gilded brass
04
days
08
hours
52
minutes
42
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Justus Heutink
Holds broad knowledge of religious icons with six years of collecting experience.
Estimate € 300 - € 350
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 145414 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Description from the seller
Antique 19th-century Russian icon, painted on a wooden panel, with a brass riza worked in relief and decorated with punches.
The image depicts the Virgin with the Child Jesus and, on the left, the sinner in prayer. The subject comes from a tale of Saint Demetrius of Rostov: a man, in the habit of praying before the Virgin before sinning, saw the wounds of the Passion appear on the Child's body. Repentant, he begged for forgiveness and obtained that unexpected joy, which gives the icon its name.
An authentic icon, bearing evident signs of time and of a long devotional history. The wear, the losses of paint and the ancient patina attest to its lived history, preserving the charm of a faith object handed down through generations.
Size 22x18x2 cm.
Adequate packaging and fast shipping.
Seller's Story
I curate art and antique objects with particular attention to quality, authenticity, and their historical and aesthetic value.
The aim is to offer curated and accessible antiques, capable of bringing the charm and character of vintage objects into daily life and into the homes of every enthusiast.
Each lot is described with transparency and photographed with care. The objects are packaged with care to guarantee safe and reliable shipping.
Professionalism, seriousness, and respect for the antique object are the foundation of my work.
Translated by Google TranslateAntique 19th-century Russian icon, painted on a wooden panel, with a brass riza worked in relief and decorated with punches.
The image depicts the Virgin with the Child Jesus and, on the left, the sinner in prayer. The subject comes from a tale of Saint Demetrius of Rostov: a man, in the habit of praying before the Virgin before sinning, saw the wounds of the Passion appear on the Child's body. Repentant, he begged for forgiveness and obtained that unexpected joy, which gives the icon its name.
An authentic icon, bearing evident signs of time and of a long devotional history. The wear, the losses of paint and the ancient patina attest to its lived history, preserving the charm of a faith object handed down through generations.
Size 22x18x2 cm.
Adequate packaging and fast shipping.
Seller's Story
I curate art and antique objects with particular attention to quality, authenticity, and their historical and aesthetic value.
The aim is to offer curated and accessible antiques, capable of bringing the charm and character of vintage objects into daily life and into the homes of every enthusiast.
Each lot is described with transparency and photographed with care. The objects are packaged with care to guarantee safe and reliable shipping.
Professionalism, seriousness, and respect for the antique object are the foundation of my work.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Iconography
Our Lady of Unexpected Joy (Nechayannaya Radost)
Material
Tempera on panel, gilded brass
Country of origin
Russia
Height
22 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1800-1850
