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Lot 2106
Four Antique Russian Brass and Enamel Icons
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, each depicting bas relief orthodox narratives, the largest of Mother of God, Joy To Those Who Grieve, surrounded by eighteen saints (5 1/2 x 4 5/8 in.); the second of the Holy Trinity, surrounded by a scrolled foliate motif border (3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.) the third a brass kiot crucifix (5 1/8 in.); and fourth a traveling icon of three saints (2 3/8 x 2 1/4 in.).

From the Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Trimborn, Raleigh, North Carolina

Some scattered areas of enamel loss, with some minor denting and rubbing to brass surfaces; traveling icon of three saints missing other side of diptych.