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305 - Russian Orthodox Icon of the Anastasis, Russian School, 19th…
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Estimate €700 - €1,200
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Russian Orthodox Icon of the Anastasis, Russian School, 19th century Egg tempera and gilding on a wooden panel. Dimensions: 35.8 x 30.7 cm. A Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Anastasis, or Christ’s Descent into Hell, conceived through a complex narrative composition structured in registers and compartments that integrate multiple sacred episodes centred on the theme of the Resurrection. In the central panel, the haloed figure of Christ appears surrounded by saints, prophets and heavenly figures, establishing a hierarchical visual axis that emphasises the theological dimension of salvation and triumph over death. The surrounding scenes depict various liturgical and devotional moments, rendered with elongated faces, golden halos and restrained gestures characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox iconographic tradition. The earthy colour palette, enriched by golden highlights and deep black tones, reinforces the spiritual atmosphere of the work and accentuates the solemnity of the scenes. The technique demonstrates meticulous execution in the linear contours and the application of tempera, with schematic yet expressive modelling consistent with 19th-century Russian religious painting rooted in earlier Byzantine traditions. The balanced composition, narrative division into sections, and symbolic treatment of the figures reflect the continuity of the Orthodox spiritual tradition, in which the image serves as a vehicle for contemplation and sacred meditation. The work stands out for its intense devotional character and for preserving the formal language typical of Russian liturgical and domestic icons.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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