17c RUSSIAN EASTERN ORTHODOX ICON WELLSPRING MADONNA Start Price USD 39,995.00 Current Price USD 39,995.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 15, 2008 End Time Monday, December 15, 2008 Location Boston, MA See more about '17c RUSSIAN EASTERN ORTHODOX ICON WELLSPRING MADONNA' Description YOU ARE BIDDING ON A RUSSIAN ORTHODOX 17 CENTURY NORTHERN RUSSIA SCHOOL ICON "WELLSPRING MADONNA". This 17 c icon is painted in tempera on the wooden surface . The Northern Russia school of painting. "The Sanctuary of the Source" stands near the ancient Selimbria Gates of Constantinopole at a spot now known as Balikli. Tradition has it that in a vision, the Mother of God declared that its water was miraculous, and this the sick flocked to it In te icon born of this tradition, the faithful, gathered round the basin, laud the Mother of God as the inexhaustible source of life and health. The Virgin emerges half length from a fountain shaped like a chalice. Drinking and bathing in the fountain's waters are the emperors, the patriarchs, the poor and the sick. A Thessalian is brought back to life when water is poured over his head. The theme of the Virgin's fountain of life appeared in Russia in 1654 under Greek influence, making this icon to be one of the first icons ever made in Russia on this subject!!! Measurements: 55.8 cm x 75 cm (22 in x 29 1/2 in ) Unmarked Condition: Very original condition. Very minor restoration, minor damage and woodbug holes throughout as shown. Authenticity: This item is guaranteed to be genuine Russian 17c icon and NOT a later reproduction. We are helping to sell a small collection of Russian Icons. Please see my other auctions or feel free to contact me for additional information. PLEASE READ INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE PLACING A BID Shipping and Handling: $45 within USA, $95 - outside USA due to weight and large size. Insurance required covering full purchase price. Payment must be made in U.S. funds within 10 days of notification. Feel free to e-mail me with any questions before placing a bid. Item is shipped upon receipt of the payment, feedback left upon completion of the transaction. Place a Bid!