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Rare Antique Russian Moscow School Silver Enamel Icon of the Holy Trinity, 1853

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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-Loseva, p.252, #622), 1853, 84, Saint George slaying the Dragon city mark for Moscow- marks are located on the base of the oklad, on the halos and quite unusually on the embossed silver cross indicating spirituality of the silver master. The substantial, heavy silver oklad with cobalt blue and gold enamel plaques identifying God the Father and Jesus Christ, superbly rendered with fine, hand chased details, strong Baroque style border elements, bold stylized clouds, ornate vestments and exquisitely wrought halos. The highly lyrical and spiritual depiction of God the Father, his Son Jesus Christ and the dove between them as the Holy Trinity is quite rare in Russian Orthodox iconography. Most Orthodox Holy Trinity icons are based on Andrei Rublev's masterpiece portraying three angels sitting around a table with the house of Abraham in the background. The present composition is interestingly of Greek origin which became popular from the 15th Century onwards. It depicts the adult Christ as the Son, the Father as the Ancient Days and the white dove as the Holy Spirit, the New Testament Trinity. The imagery is related to a movement in medieval Novgorod known as Christ as the Ancient of Days, Spas Vethiy Denmi, the iconography of the doctrine that Jesus and the Father are one. Orthodox and Byzantine traditions depict the Triune God as in the present icon. It is also held in high esteem by the Roman Catholic Church in teachings of the mystery of the Holy Trinity. The New Testament Trinity appears on the wonder-working icon of Our Lady of Kursk. Beneath the superb silver and enamel oklad, the icon is exquisitely painted in the traditional realistic style. At the top and bottom of the icon faint Cyrillic inscriptions translating to Father, Word and Holy Spirit, Son, Trinity, the Only. Condition: The painting is in exceptionally good condition, cherished for generations. Light professional conservation by one of the best museum-trained icon conservators. The silver halos reinforced from the back. Overall: Very Good.

Dimensions:
Height: 12.63 in (32.09 cm)Width: 9.63 in (24.47 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Enamel,Silver,Wood,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Russia
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1853
Condition:
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. This piece is in very good condition. The silver halos have been reinforced from the back. The icon with museum quality conservation.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5828240463542

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