ROMANIA

Valerio (Theodore, 1819-1879) - Wallachian shepherd from the surroundings of Gross-Wardein (Oradea)

Lithographed engraving, original proof of the series produced in the footsteps of Osman Pasha during the Crimean War, presented at the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1855. Good general condition at sight, recurring foxing in the margins. Sheet formerly laminated on cardboard. Dimensions 48 x 32,5 cm. A very fine ethnographic document. I

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Icon of Devotion

Greek style Icon of devotion, painting on wood under oklad in silver relief, representation in twelve boxes of saints, bishops and martyrs including Baptist, Gregory, Ilias (Elie), Cyrille, Maurice, Emperor Constantine and Helen, Geneviève of Paris ... Highlights of gilding and enamel paint for the halos and crowns. Ribbed hem border frame. Good general condition despite wear to the paint. Work from the mid-19th century. Dimension 32,5 * 27,8 cm. I-II

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North Carpathian, Blessing Cross, early 20th Century, Oil on Wood, 25x12.9 cm

The blessing cross can be easily held in the palm as they come with very convenient separators that allow the cross to be handled. In the Orthodox world blessing crosses made of wood and ornately covered with designs and icons were used by the priests in various moments of the liturgical life. Those smaller wooden crosses can be easily held by children during long processions without causing any undue stress. Even these simpler designs intricately depict the Holy image on them. Extremely fine condition!

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