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Religious Objects — Precious Objects - Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.
Auction House:
| Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd. | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Religious Objects
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | Central Italian school first half 15th century, the Virgin and child enthroned and crowned by two angels, with St Francis and St Anthony Abbot, tempera and gold leaf with punchwork on wood panel with engaged frame, 62 x 47.5 cm overall, including the… | *** |  |
| *** | The Madonna and Child with Saint John in a landscape in the manner of Cosimo Rosselli, Florence, late 15th century, tempera on panel, seated on a rock in an idealistic wooded landscape with a bridge and town by a river beyond and distant Cliff and… | *** |  |
| *** | A French, possibly made 14th century, polychrome painted Madonna and Child, modelled holding the child in one arm, set upon an integral base, iron support rings verso, 107.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An extraordinary 19th century life size figure of Jesus, carved polychrome finish, 188 cm high, 52 cm wide, 42 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Italian painted and gilt Images of angels, 19th century, each with a finely painted figure of an angel playing a musical instrument on a gilt ground, in a gilt tabernacle frame. 53 cm high, 22 cm wide. | *** |  |
| *** | Italian school, 'Madonna and Child' Follower of Jacobello, 14th/15th century, tempera and gold ground on panel in moulded frame, 19 cm x 24 cm within the frame | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon of the Virgin and Child, depicting the mother and child within a gilt metal oklad applied with cloisonne enamel halos and spandrels housed in an oak presentation box 22 x 15 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Florentine school first half 15th century, the Virgin and child enthroned, adored by a saint and a bishop and two deacons, tempera and gold leaf with details on wood panel with engaged frame, 62 x 34.5 cm overall, including the engaged frame. Provenance:… | *** |  |
| *** | Consolazione mother of God, with St John the Baptist, Veneto Cretan, 17th century Tempera and gold ground on panel in later velvet mount frame 34 cm x 44 cm within the frame. | *** |  |
| *** | Artist Unknown, Flemish School, 17th century seated Madonna and Child with Saints, oil on wooden panel 101 x 83 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Syrian triptych icon of the mother of God, 19th century, depicting a central image of the Virgin flanked by the Prophet Elijah, St George, St Demetrius and another Saint on horseback. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood. Provenance: Exhibited at… | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th century Italian polychrome pine reliquary figure, the shrouded figure in classical attire, with a central aperture for storing the Host, raised on a square base, 61 cm high. | *** |  |
| *** | A 17th century Italian polychrome figure of the Madonna and Child, the standing figure carved with classical robes supporting the child in her left arm 77 cm high. Provenance: Jose Maria Del Rey collection, Madrid. | *** |  |
| *** | A large Italian polychrome figure of a Saint, 18th century, depicting St Francis of Assisi, with both hands separating his robes to expose his chest, 98.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A hand painted altar surround depicting the Madonna and Child possibly 18th century, the central panel depicting mother and child with the words 'Ave Maria' below, housed within a decorated and moulded timber frame, the whole 73 cm x 51 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian School, circa 1890-1917, a Russian icon, ornately painted with a depiction of Christ's Resurrection, shown in twelve panels, the central panel with a detailed representation of the Easter theme, within embossed gilt and jewelled borders, 31 x 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 18th century timber icon of Christ Pantocrator the gilded central panel depicting a crowned Christ as vine, surrounded by twelve roundels showing each of the apostles | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of ten silver gilt and enamel Christmas figures by Stuart Devlin, maker's mark SD, London, various dates, each modelled in the form of a Christmas icon, mounted on a square or circular base with a cylindrical cover, gilt and enamel highlights… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved oak reliquary in the form of a Bishop Saint, Italy, 17th century, wearing a mitre and with a later copper cover to the receptacle on a moulded base, height 45 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A European carved and polychrome-painted walnut group of the Virgin and Christ, first half 18th century, the modelled standing in robes holding the Christ child, on a rockwork base with a seraphim mask to the front, 103 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon of the Virgin and Christ Saints and Patriarchs Russia Moscow 19th century maker's mark rubbed 84 zolotnik standard depicting the mother of God and Christ amongst saints and scholars within a silver oklad with a foliate border garments and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon of Christ with a crown of thorns, circa 1820, overlaid with a chased and embossed silvered oklad, 58 x 45 x 4 cm | *** |  |
| *** | 1958 gold Papal coin 'Pont Max Johannes XXIII', in fitted case 5 cm diameter. Provenance: Formerly the property of Sir Robert Menzies | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian silver framed icon of Saint Nicholas, Russia, Moscow makers mark for Anders Michelson date mark for 1882, the central figure holding the bible his right and left side flanked by roundels of the virgin and Christ contained within decorative… | *** |  |
| *** | Artist Unknown, European School 18th century Madonna and Child and John the Baptist, oil on linen 122 x 75 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Russian School 19th century, a Russian icon, painted in egg tempura with a representation of St Nicholas, within an ornate foliate embossed gold leaf surround, 31 x 26 cm. Note: together with a certificate of authenticity, signed A. Reznikov (USA) | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian gesso icon panel 18th century, depicting Christ holding a holy chalice in which the body of another saint is contained, 38.5 x 46 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Russian School 19th century Russian icon depicting Saint Michael Arkhistrategos, painted in tempura on gesso and signed Sergej Agafonov, with a certificate of authenticity | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon of Christ Pantokrator, late 19th century, oil on wood in silver gilt oklad and ebonised and gilt wood kiot, height 31 cm, width 26 cm, depth 7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon of St George, 19th century, depicting St George slaying the dragon, surmounted by an angel with a martyr's Crown and the maiden to one side. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 30 cm x 25.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An icon of the Miraculous Virgin, with three Hands 18th/19th century, the image hand painted and gilded on cloth laid down on board the virgin presented in palm patterned garments the Christ child in striking red robes 40 cm x 31.5 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Russian icon of the Kazanskaya mother of God in gilt silver and enamel Virgin Mary and Christ child depicted in ornate ceremonial robes decorated with floral motif, the holy figures with haloes of ornate polychrome cloisonne enamel,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian wooden icon 19th century, painted on elm, the recessed central rectangular panel showing thirteen scenes from the life of Christ, each depicting a different parable from the new testament, 35 x 30 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Continental carved hardwood figure of the Madonna and Child, 18th century, naturalistically carved, the Madonna in flowing drapery with remains of polychrome decoration throughout. 93 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Gary McPherson South Fitzroy… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Continental silver Judaica candle holders, each having a slender vasiform stem with engraved foliate decoration flanked by angular handles raised on a circular base with eagle supports. Height 42 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon of the Ascension, 19th century, depicting Mary and the twelve apostles bearing witness to the Ascension of Christ, 43 x 35.5 x 3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Yugoslavian icon, 18th century, the four sectioned pine panel depicting four patriarchs two arc angels St. Peter and possibly St. Paul each with gilded halo 42 cm x 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ecclesiastical stained glass window, circa 1910 rectangular, with a tapering top, depicting a full length image of Christ holding a shepherd's crook, with lambs at his feet and behind his shoulder all set before an altar, the whole framed within a… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique carved and polychrome wood Corpus Christi, late 17th / 18th century, probably Spanish, of typical form with the head fallen, with the remains of the original gesso and polychrome surface, partly overlaid at an early stage with a further gesso… | *** |  |
| *** | A George II Irish silver alms dish, Dublin 1730, of plain circular form with everted rim, engraved with crest, 440 grams, 23.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A carved marble relief of the Madonna & Child, Italian 18th/19th century, in gilded arched frame, 62 x 37 cm and 50 x 74 cm, including frame. Provenance: The collection of Amina & Franco Belgiorno-Nettis AC CBE | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian wooden icon 19th century of rectangular form, the panel painted with the figure of Saint Nicholas holding the bible in his left hand, his right hand raised in blessing, the Virgin Mary, Christ holding the new testament and a small roundel of… | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th century carved sandstone figure of John the Baptist the standing figure holding the Lamb of God in his hand, 109 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon, three holy Hierarchs, 19th century, housed in gilt wood frame, 59 x 48 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Painted and gilt elm wood icon with Cyrillic text, the archangel Gabrielle holding the child Jesus, scenes of saints, martyrs and God the father above | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive polychrome carved figure of the Virgin Mary, modelled standing with her hands in prayer. 186 x 52 x 46 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century French cast iron crucifix, finely cast with decoration. Provenance: decommissioned cemetery, 130 cm high, 60 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | European school, (19th century), an icon, after Fra Angelico (Italian, 1384-1455), Angelic musician, tempera on gilt wood panel with incising in gothic style architectural frame, 56 cm incl. Frame | *** |  |
| *** | Russian School 19th century, a Russian icon, Virgin of Joy, painted in egg tempura on gold leaf with a depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Christ and sceptre, overlaid with an embossed brass frame, 33.5 x 30 cm. Note: together with a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon of Christ Pantocrator, 18th/19th century, depicting Christ holding the book of Gospels, two small saints to the sides. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 28 cm x 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Russian icon, Archangel Michael, Florus, Lauzus, Modestus, Blaise & Laurus of Iiiyria, Russian school of Novgorod, Archangel centrally depicted holding aloft the shroud, surrounded by the various saints and three on horseback within landscape,… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved and polychrome wooden figure of the Christ child, Italy, 18th century, dressed in a robe ornamented with brocade panels and sewn with glass bugle beads and a silver lace fringe, on later support and stand, overall height 39 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early oak Alms box, 17th century, English or Northern European, Cube-shaped with a raised arched back and hinged cover secured with an iron lock (operating), retaining some of its original paint including an illegible inscription to the back, 29 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A painted Russian icon late 18th/19th century painted and gilt on an elm panel, depicting three saints with God looking down from a cloud throne, 31 x 27 cm. Note: accompanied by a receipt for purchase from Beard Watson, George Street, Sydney, 1968 | *** |  |
| *** | Two brass alms chargers, 17th century, each with embossed scenes, largest: 46 cm diameter | *** |  |
| *** | A Grand Tour framed giltwood Devotional icon, after Fra Angelico, 67 x 21 cm (including frame) | *** |  |
| *** | An Italian polychrome figure of an angel, 19th century, modelled with a bowed head and both hands clasped over her heart, kneeling in prayer, on an integral square base, 71.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A large Hispano Philippine carved wood figure of a Saint, probably Goan 17th/18th century, Depicted in robes holding the book in one arm and possibly keys in the other (now with loss), 105 cm high. Condition: the wood is very dense and heavy and has the… | *** |  |
| *** | A gold mounted ebonised torah pointer, the tapering circular ebonised handle with a chased 15ct gold foil backed synthetic purple stone handle, terminating in a 22ct gold hand with pointed finger, attached to a 22ct gold rectangular link chain, 32 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A large Russian painted and silvered fruitwood icon, late 18th / early 19th century, the central scenes of the Resurrection surrounded by twelves scenes from the life of Christ, the borders with inscriptions between floral panels and depictions of saints… | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th century Persian Qu'ran manuscript page, depicting the story of Joseph, gouache on vellum, with script verso, 16.5 x 27 cm within double side view perspex box frame | *** |  |
| *** | An interesting late 16th century English carved oak alter-back, circa 1580-1600, centrally carved with armourial coat of arms and quarterings for the families Reresby and swift., the central shield carved within acorn moulded laurel with inscription… | *** |  |
| *** | A brass altar cross, the conical moulded base with presentation inscription: to the glory of God, in loving Memory of, Hector Roy Bellchambers, B.Compy, 52ND Btn, 13th Bgde, 4th Dvn, A.I.F, Who Died of Wounds July 7TH, 1916, serving his country, rising to… | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th century Italian polychrome and gilt devotional figure, the standing figure in ecclesiastical attire, surmounted by a pierced silver Crown (probably associated), raised on a modern painted wooden base, the figure 48 cm high including the Crown. | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th century Italian carved elm figure of a bishop, the standing figure realistically rendered, raised on a square base, 53 cm high. | *** |  |
| *** | 19th century Russian School icon depicting the intercession, with Saint Peter and Alexandra, painted in egg tempura on gold leaf gesson and signed 'A. Reznikov', complete with a certificate of authenticity | *** |  |
| *** | An antique carved wood Corpus Christi, 18th century, probably French, of typical form with the head up and to one side and the eyes looking upwards, with the remains of the original painted gesso surface, 47 cm high, 35 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon of mother of God of the Burning bush, 19th century, depicting the mother of God at the centre of red and blue prisms with angels holding attributes and the symbols of the Evangelists, the corners with scenes of the old Testament. In tempera… | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon of a monastic founder, with silver oklad, St Petersburg, circa 1863, assay Master's mark of Eduard Fyodorovich Brandenburg, depicting an image, possibly St Savva with the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery in the background, with Saints above… | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th century carved wood Cordella Saint. Carved in serene pose with clasped hands, 62.0 cm height | *** |  |
| *** | A Spanish Colonial carving of a Saint, polychrome decorated, circa 17th/18th century on an integrally carved base, 84.5 cm high. | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive 19th century French cast iron crucifix, Beautifuly cast in two sections, original patination, 124 cm high, 60 cm wide, 14 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | An English Gothic revival ecclesiastical candelabra, late 19th century, the openwork body with a central quatrefoil and anthemion ornamentation, rising to five tiered leaf cast sconces, the stem and base cast with figures within an architectural surround,… | *** |  |
| *** | An Italian Majolica wall plaque of Madonna and Child, the figures within an arched architectural frame, decorated with fruit and flowers. 69 cm high, 60 cm wide. | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian painted wood icon, 19th century, depicting two mounted saints in a landscape, the border clad in repousse brass exposing subsidiary depictions of saints in each corner, 31 x 26.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Phillipino Santos figure of St Roche, 19th century, the polychrome carved wooden figure with wire armature, on a square plinth. 65 cm high, 22 cm wide. Provenance: John Graham, Melbourne. Other Notes: San Roque or St Roche de Montepellier c. 1348 - 1376… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique cameo pendant, of Art Nouveau design, the large shell cameo depicting a religious scene, within a decorative frame, suspended on a trace chain, all in silver. The pendant is set with a helmet shell cameo (75 x 50 mm), in very good condition… | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century French cast iron crucifix. Provenance: Decomissioned cemetery, signed Rosiers, France, 133 cm high, 56 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A Vatican desk seal Jozsef Samassa, Cardinal 1828-1912, with turned inlaid wooden handle and brass engraved seal with motto and crest, 'Sigillum Josephi Cardinalis Samassa Archi-Episcopi Agriensis', height 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A heavily gilded 16th century boy caryatid, inlay with two turquoises, plaque from temple door destroyed by Chinese soldiers, housed in later frame, 27.5 cm high measured without frame | *** |  |
| *** | A Continental carved wood figure of a Saint, 18th century, naturalistically modelled with one (missing) arm raised, the other holding a book, on an integral plinth, 46 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 21st May 2002, lot 541. | *** |  |
| *** | A Gothic revival gilt metal aspersorium, and an associated aspergillum, the hexagonal bucket cast with Gothic tracery, zinc lined, the silver plated, baluster shaped sprinkler with pierced end, height 37 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A miniature green serpentine marble font, late 19th century, the octagonal bowl on pedestal with four columns and stepped base. Height 13.5 cm, diameter 9.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon of St Seraphim of Sarov, 20th century, depicting the deity within a Byzantine style border. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 22.5 cm x 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon depicting four Saints, possibly Palekh school, each figure titled in Russian Cyrillic, notations verso, 24.5 x 31 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A carved polychrome Madonna 18th century the figure with flowing hair and robe with angles at her feet raised on a shaped plinth base 56 cm high. | *** |  |
| *** | Artist Unknown, European School, 17th-18th century Madonna and Child and Female Attendants, oil on linen 35. 5 x 28. 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two Greek Orthodox Tryptiches 18th/19th century, the larger depicting the Madonna and Christ child, the two wings portraying St. Michael and St. Gabriel, the smaller depicting the Madonna and Christ child, the wings illustrating the Baptism and the… | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon, St George and the Dragon, oil on wooden plaque, 26.5 x 23 cm; | *** |  |
| *** | Italian school, 19th century, the Virgin and the Christ child., oil on canvas on board, presented in a gilded frame., 36 cm x 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Uzbek Mecca inscribed copper and brass ewer 19th century, the body is engraved with bands of scrolling flowers and leaf motifs, terminating in a flared foot, flanked by a 'S' shaped handle, 34 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Michael Backman,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Syrian parcel gilt and silver Koranic box circa 1880 with chased and engraved decoration and cartouches of Koranic scripture amid backgrounds and borders of interlocking Islamic trellises, 3 cm high x 8 cm wide x 5 cm deep. Provenance: Purchased from… | *** |  |
| *** | An ecclesiastical diorama, late 19th century, in the form of a church altar, housed in a walnut box, with an ebonized gilded door on a stepped base, 34.5 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon of the life of the mother of God, 19th century, depicting a central image of the Virgin with two scenes above and three below, including the Dormition, the Annunciation. In tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood, 45 cm x 37 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Russian icon of Saint Nicholas of Myra, 19th/20th century, depicting a central image of St Nicholas, 'The Miracle Worker' holding the book of Gospels, Christ and the Virgin Mary in roundels by his shoulders, four small deities to the sides. In tempera,… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century silver and cloisonne mounted icon of the Virgin and child, with Russian Cyrillic title, 18 x 22 cm | *** |  |