Originally the Kazan Mother of God icon was found in a garden in 1579 in the city of Kazan. The first of these special icons was carried by Prince Pozharsky into battle against the Poles. A special church was built in Kazan for her in 1679, but due to its miraculous nature, the icon was in Moscow, so a copy was installed. In 1821 the first icon traveled to St. Petersburg where it was installed in the new
Kazan Cathedral on Nevskii prospect. In 1918 the icon was seized by the Soviet Government, and enroute to Moscow it vanished. Delicately painted on freshwater mother of pearl, surrounded by pearls, with a fine filigree frame. Hardware is attached to the back enabling it to be worn as a pin or displayed standing (easel back). 2" x 3".
Reg. $250. SALE $175. 1 only. [#ECM-10] Detail

                The Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" icon revealed itself as a miracle-working icon for the first time in Moscow in 1688. Icon with high-relief embossed brass oklad. All original. In very good condition. End of the 19 century. Full painting underneath metal oklad. Some labels/tape on the back. 6 3/4" x 8 1/2".
$225. 1 only. [#AIC-10] Side view | Back

                Unusual mid-19th century silver and painted icon of Christ with two angels blessing the Holy Saints Nicholas and Averky and the Holy Martyrs Barbara and Pyatnitza. All original. In very good condition (some minor scuffs to painting where metal bumps painting). Full painting underneath removeable metal oklad. Silver marks on side. 4 3/4" x 5 3/4".
$595. 1 only. [#AIC-30] Side view | Back view
Closeup view of oklad | Closeup view of oklad
Closeup view of oklad | Closeup view of oklad
Closeup view of painting | Closeup view of painting
Full painting | Closeup view of painting