1924/​8512

Two Russian Ortodox objects:

Russian icon “Our lady of Achtyrskays”, covered by chased and punched gilt silver oklad (no silverstamp but tested). Maker's mark YP, assayer AOB 1777–1789, Moscow town mark 178?. 11.8×15 cm.

A Russian crucifix of brass with enamel work, depicting the crucified christ. 19th century. 16.5×11.6 cm. (2).

Provenance: Patriarch Alexy I of Moscow and All Rus (1877–1970), who 1950–1970 gave Alf Vilhelm Jensen Russian icons, silver etc. Alf Vilhelm Jensen (b. Blair, Nebraska 1909, d. Ebeltoft 1998), dean of Rougsø-Sønderhald-Midt Djurs, Denmark, had a great interest in cooperation with the Russian-Ortodox Church in Russia and Eastern Europe, among others as translater of religious texts. Thus, he got a fine and year-long collaboration with Patriark Alexei I, whom he visited several times in Russia. Thence by descent until today.

Condition

Wear due to age.

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

Russian theme, 13 June 2019

Category

Icons

Estimate

4,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

2,300 DKK  

3 bids

When Bidder Bid
(Auto bid) 2,300 DKK
2,200 DKK
2,000 DKK