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Jasper52 Dec. 11 auction adorned with religious icons

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
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Silver oklad Russian icon of Christ hand-painted on a wood panel, dated 1886, 8 3/3 x 7in (22 x 18cm), case measures 12½x 11in (32 x 28cm). Estimate: $1,500-$2,000. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – More than 300 religious icons are offered in a Jasper52 auction on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Painted images of the Holy Trinity and all the saints in heaven, along with a few three-dimensional objects, are included in this online auction. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.

Starting at the top, a Russian silver oklad icon of Christ (above) bears a hallmark of 1886. The dramatic portrait of Jesus is hand-painted on a wood panel and contained in a wooden case. It has a $1,500-$2,000 estimate.

The prophet Elijah is a colorful and important character in the Bible. His life is chronicled in Kings I and King II – including the miracles he performed, the inspiration he caused and his dramatic ascent to heaven. A colorful icon depicting his fiery ascent to heaven is offered with an estimate of $2,000-$2,500 (below).

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The Prophet Elijah’s fiery ascent to heaven, 19th century, 9 x 10.6in (22.5 x 26.5 cm). Estimate: $2,000-$2,500. Jasper52 image

An icon of St. John the apostle is from the 18th or 19th century and is expected to sell for $6,000-$7,000.

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The Apostle and Evangelist St. John, 18th-19th century, 10.4 x 12.4in (26 x 31 cm). Estimate: $6,000-$7,000. Jasper52 image

Older still is an icon containing scenes from the Christmas story (est. $4,000-$6,000).

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Christmas icon, 17th-18th century, 10.4 x 13.6in (26 x 34cm). Estimate: $4,000-$5,000. Jasper52 image

The story of St. Michael the Archangel driving Lucifer from the kingdom of heaven at the point of his sword is captured in a high-relief carving in Carrara marble. Created by a master artisan at the end of the 18th century, the finely executed work is 34 inches tall and weighs 132 pounds ($4,000-$5,000).

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High-relief Carrara marble statuary, St. Michael Archangel driving Lucifer out of the kingdom of heaven, late 18th century, 16.8 x 34 x 3.6in (42 x 85 x 9cm), 132lbs. Estimate: $4,000-$5,000. Jasper52 image

The Jasper52 auction of religious icons will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 11, beginning at 6 p.m. Eastern time.

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