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Late 18th C. Russian Icon - Five Patronal Saints: Eastern Europe, Russia, dated 1799 CE. A lovely icon depicting five patronal saints wearing vestments of red, green, and white hues beneath Christ Pantocrator - delineated in egg tempera and gold

0139B: Late 18th C. Russian Icon - Five Patronal SaintsEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

Early 19th C. Russian Wall Brass Panel Icon: Eastern Europe, Russia, dated 1810 CE on the verso. A composite icon comprised of eleven cast brass icon panels set in a hand-carved wooden frame. The piece features a large Mother of God onion-domed

0140: Early 19th C. Russian Wall Brass Panel IconEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

18th C. South American Wood Triptych, Raised Pastiglia: South America, ca. 18th or 19th century CE. A portable mini altar, the wooden triptych framing six images comprised of finely painted raised pastiglia with figures in relief. At center is the Virgin

0140B: 18th C. South American Wood Triptych, Raised PastigliaEst. US$1,600-US$2,400Lot Passed

19th C. European Bronze / Steel Sword, Mother of Pearl: Europe, probably England or France, ca. early 19th century CE. A gorgeous ceremonial sword with a narrow, straight steel blade and a polished bronze handle inlaid with richly-colored mother-of-pearl.

0141: 19th C. European Bronze / Steel Sword, Mother of PearlEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

Mid 19th C. Russian Icon - All Seeing Eye of God: Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 1850 CE. Finely delineated in egg tempera, gold leaf, and gesso on wood, an icon depicting the "All Seeing Eye of God" theme, sometimes called "As Seen Through the Eyes of

0141A: Mid 19th C. Russian Icon - All Seeing Eye of GodEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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Late 19th C. Russian Icon - Saint John Baptizing Christ: Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 1875 CE. A gorgeous Russian icon finely painted in egg tempera, gold leaf, gesso, and faux enamel on linen and wood depicting the Theophany based upon the gospel narrative

0142: Late 19th C. Russian Icon - Saint John Baptizing ChristEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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19th C. Russian Icon - Punishment of the Jew Athonius: Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. late 19th century CE. A dramatic icon delineated in egg tempera, gesso, and gold leaf on wood, depicting a rather obscure subject - "The Punishment of the Jew Athonius" -

0143: 19th C. Russian Icon - Punishment of the Jew AthoniusEst. US$3,400-US$5,100Lot Passed

Early 19th C. Russian Icon - St. Nicholas: Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 1810 to 1830 CE. Finely delineated in egg tempera and gold leaf on wood, an icon depicting the miracle-working St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the most widely revered saint

0144: Early 19th C. Russian Icon - St. NicholasEst. US$3,000-US$5,000Lot Passed

19th Century Russian Painted Icon - Mother of God: Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. early 19th century CE. Painted in egg tempera and gold leaf on linen on wood, a striking icon depicting the Mother of God (Theotokos) as the Virgin Hodegetria, surrounded

0145: 19th Century Russian Painted Icon - Mother of GodEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

19th c. Russian Icon Christ Pantocrator, Kiot: Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. 19th century CE. Finely painted in egg tempera, gold leaf, and gesso on wood, an icon of Christ Pantokrator (also Pantocrator), Lord of the Universe, holding an open holy

0146: 19th c. Russian Icon Christ Pantocrator, KiotEst. US$2,800-US$4,200Lot Passed

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19th C. Russian Icon - Anthony the Roman: Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. late 19th century CE. Skillfully delineated in egg tempera on wood, an icon depicting Saint Anthony the Roman, dressed in a voluminous schema that covers his head and

0147: 19th C. Russian Icon - Anthony the RomanEst. US$1,500-US$2,000

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19th C. Russian Icon - Protecting Veil of the Virgin: Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. late 19th century CE. Hand painted in egg tempera, gold leaf, and gesso on linen on wood, this icon commemorates the feast of the Protecting Veil (Pokrov) which originated

0148: 19th C. Russian Icon - Protecting Veil of the VirginEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

Late 19th C. Russian Icon - Resurrection / Feasts: Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. late 19th century CE. A festal icon in egg tempera and gold leaf on wood featuring the resurrection of Christ in the center surrounded by a mandorla and standing atop an

0149: Late 19th C. Russian Icon - Resurrection / FeastsEst. US$2,800-US$4,200Lot Passed

Early 19th C. Russian Bronze / Enamel Travel Icon: Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. early 19th century CE. A bronze travelling icon that when open presents four panels, each one divided into quadrants with an onion dome shaped upper section. The

0149A: Early 19th C. Russian Bronze / Enamel Travel IconEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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Early 19th C Russian Bronze Traveling Icon - 4 Panels: Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. early 19th century CE. A bronze travelling icon that when open presents four panels joined via hinges, each one divided into quadrants with an onion dome upper section.

0149B: Early 19th C Russian Bronze Traveling Icon - 4 PanelsEst. US$400-US$600

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19th C. Russian 4-Panel Bronze & Enamel Traveling Icon: Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. early 19th century CE. A bronze travelling icon that when open presents four panels, each one divided into quadrants with an onion dome upper section. The iconography

0150: 19th C. Russian 4-Panel Bronze & Enamel Traveling IconEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

19th C. Austrian Bronze 'The Musician,' ex-Christies: Europe, Vienna, Austria, the Austrian School, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A bronze sculpture, "The Musician", with bright cold painted (not fired) decoration and multi-colored glass in

0150B: 19th C. Austrian Bronze 'The Musician,' ex-ChristiesEst. US$20,000-US$40,000Lot Passed

Strand of 19th C. Italian Millefiori Glass Beads (80): Europe, Italy, Venice, ca. 19th century CE. A varied group of eighty millefiori (mosaic) glass beads strung together, with one modern plastic bead and one glass bead that is not the millefiori style.

0150C: Strand of 19th C. Italian Millefiori Glass Beads (80)Est. US$5,000-US$7,500Lot Passed

19th C. Oil Painting on Wood - G. L. Florentine: New World, USA, painting signed G. L. Florentine, ca. late 19th century CE. Painted on a slightly raised wooden surface, this is a charming 19th century depiction of a Classical scene. A woman

0151: 19th C. Oil Painting on Wood - G. L. FlorentineEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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Early 20th C. "Big Bang" Toy Cannon: North America, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A sturdy cast iron "Big Bang" toy pellet-firing cannon with a lengthy firing barrel and square front guard. A threaded depositor rests above the

0152A: Early 20th C. "Big Bang" Toy CannonEst. US$250-US$300

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15th C. European Carved / Painted Wood Relic Box Lid: Europe, ca. 15th to 18th century CE. A sliding wooden lid with a handle at one end and beveled edges, probably from a relic box, carved with a relief image of Christ or a revered saint laid to rest

0152B: 15th C. European Carved / Painted Wood Relic Box LidEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

Expressive 20th C. Mexican Festival Mask of Duality: Latin America, Mexico, Oaxaca, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A carved wooden mask depicting two faces - one painted white, the other painted yellow - sharing a central eye. The ghostly visages

0153: Expressive 20th C. Mexican Festival Mask of DualityEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

1940s Taxco Los Castillo Silver Pitcher & Bowl Parrots: Latin America, Mexico, Taxco, Los Castillo, ca. 1939 to 1962 CE. A lovely silver plated pitcher and bowl - both adorned with a sweet perching bird on the rim. The birds' wings as well as the pedestal

0154: 1940s Taxco Los Castillo Silver Pitcher & Bowl ParrotsEst. US$1,600-US$2,000Lot Passed

Mid 20th C. Taos Pueblo Watercolor / Ink by E. L. Allen: North America, Southwest, New Mexico, Edda Lynne Allen, ca. 1960s to 1970s. A framed ink and watercolor on paper view of the Taos Pueblo in New Mexico created by Edda Lynne Allen who was hired as a

0155: Mid 20th C. Taos Pueblo Watercolor / Ink by E. L. AllenEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

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