$2,675Sale Price|20% Off
Icon of Our Lady of Jerusalem with oklad by Oliver Samsinger
Located in Segovia, ES
Dimensions in centimeters: 42 x 34 x 2 cm / In inches: 16.54 x 13-39 x 0-79 " Author: Oliver Samsinger. This icon with the image of Our Lady of Jerusalem is covered by a beautiful...
Brass
$2,675Sale Price|20% Off
"Birth of Christ" after a Russian icon of the 15th century. Oliver Samsinger
Located in Segovia, ES
ABOUT THE ARTIST Oliver Samsinger (Vienna, 1968) began to take an interest in icons in 1990.
Gold Leaf
$1,973
Christ Pantocrator (Closed Book) – Byzantine Icon, Egg Tempera & 24K Gold
By Oliver Samsinger
Located in Segovia, ES
Christ Pantocrator (Closed Book) – Byzantine Icon, Egg Tempera & 24K Gold Artist: Oliver Samsinger. Technique: Egg tempera on gesso and wood, with 24‑karat gold leaf.
Gold Leaf
Byzantine Icon "Virgin of the Sign" (Orans) with Child Emmanuel & Cherubim
By Oliver Samsinger
Located in Segovia, ES
About the Artist Oliver Samsinger (Vienna, 1968) is a unique figure in contemporary sacred art.
Gold Leaf
Christ Pantocrator (Open Book) – Byzantine Icon, Egg Tempera & 24K Gold
By Oliver Samsinger
Located in Segovia, ES
Christ Pantocrator (Open Book) Artist: Oliver Samsinger. Technique: Egg tempera on gesso and wood, with 24‑karat gold leaf.
Gold Leaf
$1,973
Panagia Paramythia Byzantine Style Icon, Egg Tempera on Wood, 24K Gold Leaf
By Oliver Samsinger
Located in Segovia, ES
Panagia Paramythia (Mother of Consolation) Artist: Oliver Samsinger. Technique: Egg tempera on gesso and wood, with 24‑karat gold leaf.
Gold Leaf
The archangel Saint Michael, after an icon of the 14th century
Located in Segovia, ES
When the icon is finished, it is left to dry for a few months and varnished with a special varnish called Olifa made from boiled linseed oil and other ingredients”. ABOUT THE ARTIST...
Gold Leaf
$1,021Sale Price|33% Off
Virgin of Tijvin, after a Russian icon of the 17th Century.
Located in Segovia, ES
Measurements in centimeters: 44 x 33 x 3 cm / In inches: 17.32 x 12.99 x 1.18 " Author: Oliver Samsinger The Virgin of Tijvin is a variant of the Virgin Hodigitria, in bust, she c...
Gold Leaf
$1,674Sale Price|27% Off
The Virgin of Tijvin (after a Russian Icon in the style of the 18th century).
Located in Segovia, ES
Measurements in centimeters: 45 x 36.5 x 3 cm / In inches: 17.72 x 14.37 x 1.18 " Author: Oliver Samsinger The Virgin of Tijvin is a variant of the Virgin Hodigitria, in bust, she...
Gold Leaf
$3,069Sale Price|20% Off
Christ, the Great High Priest. Greek-Italian style Icon with silver oklad
Located in Segovia, ES
/ in Inches: 21.26 x 15.35 x 0.79 " Author Oliver Samsinger. The Great High Priest is depicted with the ensigns of an Orthodox bishop.
Silver
$1,161
"The Archangel Gabriel" (after a 10th-century Icon from Hilandar Monastery).
By Oliver Samsinger
Located in Segovia, ES
"The Archangel Gabriel", after a 10th‑century icon from the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos Artist: Oliver Samsinger. Technique: Egg tempera on gesso and wood, with gold leaf appli...
Gold Leaf
$2,557
Virgin of Kataphyge and St. John, after a Byzantine Bulgarian Icon 14th Century
Located in Segovia, ES
Egg tempera and gold leaf on gesso and wood. Author: Oliver Samsinger Measurements: (H) 39 x (W) 27 x (D) 2.5 cm.
Gold Leaf
The Archangel Michael (after the one by Rubliev in the Tretyakov Gallery-Moscow)
By Oliver Samsinger
Located in Segovia, ES
• Technique: Egg tempera and gold leaf on gesso and wood • About the Artist: Oliver Samsinger is a contemporary artist specializing in Christian iconography.
Gold Leaf
$1,671Sale Price|20% Off
Christ Pantocrator" After an Icon in the style of the Moscow School
Located in Segovia, ES
When the icon is finished, it is left to dry for a few months and varnished with a special varnish called Olifa made from boiled linseed oil and other ingredients”. ABOUT THE ARTIST...
Gold Leaf
$1,114Sale Price|50% Off
The Evangelist Matthew, after a Russian icon, school of Moscow, 15th century
Located in Segovia, ES
When the icon is finished, it is left to dry for a few months and varnished with a special varnish called Olifa made from boiled linseed oil and other ingredients”. ABOUT THE ARTIST...
Gold Leaf
$869Sale Price|20% Off
Christ Pantocrator after an Russian icon of the 15th Century
Located in Segovia, ES
When the icon is finished, it is left to dry for a few months and varnished with a special varnish called Olifa made from boiled linseed oil and other ingredients”. ABOUT THE ARTIST...
Gold Leaf
Saint John The Forerunner after a Russian Icon from the 16th Century
Located in Segovia, ES
When the icon is finished, it is left to dry for a few months and varnished with a special varnish called Olifa made from boiled linseed oil and other ingredients”. ABOUT THE ARTIS...
Gold Leaf
Icon of The Holy Virgin of Tenderness (Korsunskaya).
Located in Segovia, ES
When the icon is finished, it is left to dry for a few months and varnished with a special varnish called Olifa made from boiled linseed oil and other ingredients”. ABOUT THE ARTIST...
Gold Leaf
$1,207Sale Price|33% Off
Saint Nicolas in the style of Russian icons of the 18th century. With Oklad
Located in Segovia, ES
When the icon is finished, it is left to dry for a few months and varnished with a special varnish called Olifa made from boiled linseed oil and other ingredients”. ABOUT THE ARTIST...
Gesso, Wood, Egg Tempera
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H 23.63 in W 18.9 in
The Holy Trinity, after an icon by Russian painter Andrei Rublev (15th century)
Located in Segovia, ES
Measurements in centimeters 60 x 48 x 3.5 cm / in Inches: 23.62 x 18.9 x 1.38 " Author: Oliver Samsinger. In The Trinity three angels are depicted sitting at a table.
Gold
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H 19.3 in W 16.54 in D 1.19 in
Christ with the Angry Gaze - After a Russian Icon, 17th C.
By Oliver Samsinger
Located in Segovia, ES
Christ with the Angry Gaze (The Savior of the Burning Gaze), after a Russian icon from the mid-17th century Artist: Oliver Samsinger Technique: Egg tempera on gesso and wood, with 24...
Gold Leaf
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H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 1.58 in
The Holy Trinity II, after an icon by Russian painter Rublev (15th century)
Located in Segovia, ES
Measurements in centimeters 73 x 65 x 4 cm. Author: Oliver Samsinger. In The Trinity three angels are depicted sitting at a table.
Gold Leaf
Saint John the Baptist,
Located in Segovia, ES
Saint John the Baptist, after a Russian icon from the 16th century by Oliver Samsinger. Egg tempera and gold leaf on gesso over a woodern board.
Gold Leaf
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H 24.02 in W 20.08 in D 0.99 in
The Annuntiation (after an ancient Byzantine Icon).
Located in Segovia, ES
When the icon is finished, it is left to dry for a few months and varnished with a special varnish called Olifa made from boiled linseed oil and other ingredients”. ABOUT THE ARTIST...
Gold Leaf
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H 19.3 in W 14.57 in D 1.19 in
Christ Pantocrator, after a Russian icon of Andrei Rublev from the 14th century
Located in Segovia, ES
Take my yoke upon and learn from me for I am gentle and humble in heart and so will find rest for your souls.” ABOUT THE ARTIST Oliver Samsinger (Vienna, 1968) began to take an int...
Gold Leaf
$23,500Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 1.97 in
18th Century by Matteo Bonechi Presentation of Jesus Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Matteo Bonechi (Florence, Italy, 1669 - Florence, Italy, 1756) Title: Presentation of Jesus Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 75 x 49 cm – with frame 89.5 x 65 cm Shap...
Canvas, Oil
$807,738
H 0.04 in Dm 1.78 in
13th Century Gold Coin From The Ghurid Rulers Of India MU'IZZ AL-DIN MUHAMMAD
Located in London, GB
Ghurid Rulers Of India, Mu'izz Al-Din Muhammad B. Sam (567-602h). Gold 10-Mithqals/Dinars, Balad Ghazna 601h. Obverse: In Field: La Ilaha Illa Allah Muhammad Rasul Allah Al-Nasir L...
Gold
$2,295
H 13 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
18th Century Italian Old Master Tempera on Panel Painting "Jesus Road to Emmaus"
Located in Portland, OR
An important 18th century Italian Old Master tempera on copper panel Baroque painting, "The Road to Emmaus", circa 1700. The painting represents the early resurrection biblical story...
Copper
$995
H 8.75 in W 7.13 in D 1 in
Antique Russian 84 Zolotnik Silver Orthodox Icon – St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
Located in Victoria, BC
This finely executed Russian Orthodox icon depicts St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, one of the most venerated saints in Eastern Christianity. The image is housed beneath a meticulously...
Silver
$101,235
H 15 in W 14 in
Sir Anthony Van Dyck 17th Century Oil Painting Study of a Head of a Man
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641, Flemish) Study of a Head of Man Circa 1627-32, Van Dyck’s second Antwerp period Oil on paper, laid down on canvas Dimensions 15 x 14 inches (38.1 x 3...
Oil
$20,899
H 20.88 in W 26.07 in
Diana and Actaeon, a Mannerist painting after Joseph Heintz the Elder
Located in PARIS, FR
This painting seduced us with its rich colors. Depicting Diana and her companions surprised by Actaeon, it was inspired by an engraving by Aegidius Sadeler II after a painting by Jos...
Oil, Wood Panel
$875
H 4.75 in W 3.38 in D 0.2 in
Saint Florus Saint Lavros Saint Antipas Fine Antique Russian Bronze Travel Icon
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, unusual late 18th century Russian bronze travel icon of Saint Antipas, Saint Florus and Saint Lavros. Saint Florus and Saint Lavros are the Patron Saints of horses in Ru...
Bronze
$6,750
H 12.63 in W 9.63 in D 1 in
Rare Antique Russian Moscow School Silver Enamel Icon of the Holy Trinity, 1853
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare antique Russian silver and enamel Holy Trinity icon Moscow, 1853 Marks: Cyrillic D O maker's mark, A C assay master's mark for Aggey Grigorievich Svechin ( Postnikova-L...
Silver, Enamel
$97,938
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
Magnificent 18th Century Venetian Madonna
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Great oil on canvas depicting Madonna and Child. Carved, gilded and polychrome wooden frame with floral arrangements. Venetian, 18th Century. Dimensions in centimeters: CANVAS 69cm H...
Canvas
18th Century Traditional Russian Icon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional Russian icon made in the 18th century, depicting the crucifixion of Jesus who is surrounded by various saints such as St. Boniface and St. Nicholas on the top. It also in...
Wood
Antique Russian Beaded Icon After the Iverskaya
Located in London, GB
Antique Russian beaded icon after the Iverskaya Russian, Early 20th Century Icon: Height 34cm, width 27cm, depth 2cm Frame: Height 48.5cm, width 42cm, depth 5.5cm This unusual beade...
Multi-gemstone
The Resurrection of Christ
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: with “Mr. Scheer,” Vienna, by July 1918; where acquired by: Jindřich Waldes, Prague, 1918–1941; thence by descent to: Private Collection, New York Literature: Rudolf K...
Tempera, Panel
$12,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 50 in W 50 in D 3 in
17th, 18th and 19th Century Group of Eight Russian and Greek Orthodox Icons
Located in North Miami, FL
A group of eight Russian and Greek Orthodox icons painted over gold leaf and gesso laid on a wooden board. These are mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a hand-finished walnut ...
Gold Leaf
$19,785Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.54 in W 42.13 in
17th century Italian school, The Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist
Located in PARIS, FR
17th century Italian School The Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist Oil on canvas Dimensions: h. 106 cm, l. 77 cm Important 17th century Italian carved giltwood frame Fram...
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Orthodox Icon
Located in Madrid, ES
Presenting a magnificent 19th-century Orthodox icon:The Pantocrator. This piece is painted in tempera on a wooden panel, exemplifying traditional religious artistry from this era. ...
Wood
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