Estate / Collection: Property from a Private New York Collection
Russian Triptych Icon of the New Testament Trinity
Probably 18th century
Rectangular, with an arched top, opening to a central panel centering the Globe with the Instruments of the Passion, flanked by Christ and God the Father, above them the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove, against a circular glory, with the symbols of the Evangelists at the corners, all flanked by the Mother of God and John the Baptist and with a group of angels attending from above, the side panels depicting the Mother of God and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and various saints. Height 6 3/8 inches (16.2 cm), width, opened 14 inches (35.6 cm).
Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, April 10-11, 1979, lot 287.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
Sold for $3,125
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,500
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: Property from a Private New York Collection
Russian Triptych Icon of the New Testament Trinity
Probably 18th century
Rectangular, with an arched top, opening to a central panel centering the Globe with the Instruments of the Passion, flanked by Christ and God the Father, above them the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove, against a circular glory, with the symbols of the Evangelists at the corners, all flanked by the Mother of God and John the Baptist and with a group of angels attending from above, the side panels depicting the Mother of God and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and various saints. Height 6 3/8 inches (16.2 cm), width, opened 14 inches (35.6 cm).
Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, April 10-11, 1979, lot 287.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.
The side panels formerly joined by a clasp, now lacking. Side panels warped.
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Auction: Faberge & Vertu / English, Continental & American Silver, May 23, 2023