What: Russian & Greek Icons Part 2Where: Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen, Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 11-12, Dusseldorf, 40210, GermanyWhen: April 13, 12:00 PM CETPublic Viewing: 06.04.2019 - 12.04.2019 | Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 6.30 p.m. | Fri 9 a.m. -12 p.m.Top Lots at the Sale:— «An Important and Monumental Icon Showing the Smolenskaya Mother of God from a Church Iconostasis», Central Russian, Kostroma, Circle of Vasily Nikitin Voshchin, 1st half 18th century. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The haloes gilded. Measured at 162.5x124.5 cm. Featured at lot 0791. Estimate: 90,000 USD - 179,500 USD.— «A Pair of Monumental Icons Showing the Mother of God Panagia Portaitissa and Christ Pantocrator from a Church Iconostasis», Greek, 2nd half of 17th century tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Christ Pantokrator painted on a gold ground, the Savior half-length vested in blue and red garments, holding on to open gospel book in his left hand making the blessing sign with his right hand. Measured at 74.5x50 cm. Featured at lot 0746. Estimate: 33,650 USD - 67,300 USD.— «A Monumental Icon of the Mother of God Eleusa (Of Tenderness)», Crete, 16th century Tempera on wood panel. Executed on a gold ground. The haloes ornately punched. Traditionally painted, the Virgin shown half-length, holding the Christ Child in her left arm, supported by the right, in a delicate manner. Measured at 67x51 cm. Featured at lot 0750. Estimate: 28,000 USD - 56,000 USD.— «A Monumental Icon Showing the Descent into Hell and the Harrowing of Hell Aus Einer Kirchen-Ikonostase», North Russian, early 18th century Nordrussland, Anfang 18. Jh. Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Executed with gold highlights. Measured at 89.5x70 cm. Featured at lot 1370. Estimate: 28,000 USD - 56,000 USD.— «A Monumental Icon of Christ In Majesty from a Church Iconostasis Kirchen-Ikonostase», Russian, circa 1600 Russland, um 1600 Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The Saviour seated on a throne making a blessing gesture with his right hand and holding the book of Gospels with his left hand. Measured at 109x67 cm. Featured at lot 1114. Estimate: 20,200 USD - 40,400 USD.— «A Very Rare, Large and Very Fine Icon of the Resurrection of Christ and Ten Scenes of the Passion», Emmanuel Lombardo's 1587 Crete - 1631 (circle of) Kreta, 17. Jh. Tempera on wood panel. Finely executed with gold highlights. Measured at 49.8x39.7 cm. Featured at lot 1300. Estimate: 20,200 USD - 40,400 USD.— «A Large and Fine Icon of the Narrative of Christ's Nativity», Russian, 18th century. Egg tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. Against a rocky landscape and an architectural setting. The Mother of God sitting in the center of the upper composition. Measured at 54x44.5 cm. Featured at lot 1217. Estimate: 16,800 USD - 34,650 USD.For details, visit: https://www.liveauctioneers.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the salehttps://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more