2910 Coney Island Ave. 1st Floor, Brooklyn NY 11234, United States
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A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antique and more...
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LOT 163:
AN ANTIQUE RUSSIAN PLASCHANITSA ICON OF CHRIST
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Sold for: $300
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$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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AN ANTIQUE RUSSIAN PLASCHANITSA ICON OF CHRIST
An antique Russian Orthodox Plaschanitsa icon of Christ. The heavy backed velvet field richly embroidered with bullion thread, at the center, on the stone of anointing, a painted likeness of the reposed body of the crucified Christ. The borders heavily embroidered with vines interspersed with Seraphim and Cherubim. The plaschanitsa or epitaphios (Greek) is used on the last two days of the holy week in orthodoxy as part of the ceremonies marking the death and resurrection of Christ. Circa: 1900s.
Dimensions: 27 1/2" x 43" inAll measurements are approximate
