Greek or Russian Icon of the Virgin Mary with the Baby Jesus.

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Greek or Russian Icon of the Virgin Mary with the Baby Jesus.

Icon on wood in a carved wood frame, the middle-sized of the three icons purchased by General and Mrs. McNarney from Farid Salman & Co, of Herod's Gate in Jerusalem in 1960. This one has lettering in Greekand has a raised wooden frame holding the icon itself. On the reverse is a holder containing an original copy of the letter from the Farid Salman Company. The painting is nicely executed. Mary is depicted in a red robe, making it quite different from Western images of the Virgin, who is almost always shown in a blue robe. Size: 11 1/2 by 7 1/2 by 3/8 inches. Provenance: Estate of General Joseph McNarney. Processing and shipping in the Continental United States is $30.00 plus 1.5% cost replacement insurance.

Provenance:The Estate of General Joseph T. McNarney

Condition:

The icon is faded, with minor flaking to the image and rubbing on the frame.

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Estimate: $100 - $250

Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium

$281

11/03/2022

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Annex Auctions strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Annex Auctions. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions. Methods of payment are cash, check, money orders, card or wire transfer for foreign payments. This auction has a buyer's premium of 25%.

Greek or Russian Icon of the Virgin Mary with the Baby Jesus. | Annex Auctions

FAMILY HEIRLOOMS OF DISTINGUISHED WWII GENERALS McAULLIFE and McNARNEY: A signature auction by Steven Crain and Associates.

Greek or Russian Icon of the Virgin Mary with the Baby Jesus.