St. George - Icon on Old Wood :

LOT 818 : 8.5"x7"

The Tree of Life, Icon : This Bizantine Icon shows the Tree of Life with Christ in the center of the tree and the twelve apostols emerging from the branches of the tree. The Tree of Life also shows the hierarchy of the church, with Christ as the head of the church followed by the apostols.

LOT 440 : 10"H, Gilded old wood frame with Gold leaf polychrome

Our Lady of Corfu , Icon :

LOT 441 : 8"H , Sterling silver on wood frame with Goldplated silver / Polychrome image

St. Nicholas, Icon :

LOT 442 : 8"H , Sterling silver on wood frame with Goldplated silver / polychrome image

Archangel Michael, Icon :

LOT 443 : 8"H , Sterling silver on wood frame with Goldplated silver / polychrome image

The Last Supper, Icon :

LOT 444 : 8"H , Sterling silver on wood frame with Goldplated silver / polychrome image

The Old Testament Trinity, Icon :

LOT 445 : 8"H , Sterling silver on wood frame with Goldplated silver / polychrome image

Christ - Icon on Old Wood :

LOT 815 : 8.5"x7"

Madonna of Corfu - Icon on Old Wood :

LOT 816 : 8.5"x7"

Archangel Michael - Icon on Old Wood. : His name means “Who is as God”. Michael ranks as the greatest of all angels whether in Jewish, Christian, or Islamic writings. He is Chief of the Order of Virtues, Chief of Archangels, Prince of the Presence, the Angel of Repentance, Righteousness, Mercy, and Sanctification: Also, Ruler of the 4th Heaven and Conqueror of Satan. It is Michael who will descend from heaven with “the Key to the Abyss and a great chain in his hand” to “bind the Satanic Dragon for 1000 years” (Revelation: 20:1). It is foretold in Daniel that when the world is once again in real trouble, Michael will reappear. Among the Dead Sea Scrolls there is one titled “The Ware of the Sons of Light against the Sons of Darkness”. Here, Michael is called the “Prince of Light”. Michael, holding in his hand the Scales of Justice, is representing as the Angel of the Final Reckoning and the Weigher of Souls.

LOT 817 : 8.5"x7"

High Celtic Cross of Muireadach - Monasterboice County Louth, Ireland, 1000AD : The Celts were the ancient inhabitants of much of Europe. A spiritual people, their rich mythology and symbology later merged with the Christian beliefs they embraced to create a distinctive art seen especially in Ireland and Scotland. The Celtic Cross is know throughout the world as the emblem of Celtic Christianity and it can be considered the symbol of Celticness itself. Celtic Crosses began to appear during the fifth century A.D., and it’s shape is derived from a pagan sun symbol, the sunwheel, which later became a symbol of the Christian Godhead. The sunwheel was originally a cross surrounded by a circle with a center stone representing the sun and “mock suns” at the four quarters. The stone at the center of the circle also represents the navel of the world. The stone pillar of the cross also embodies phallic and fertility characteristics. The cross represents eternal life; it’s horizontal axis being the earthly world and the vertical axis the heavenly world coming together as the union of Heaven and Earth. Celtic Crosses are embued with continuous and interwoven knot and spiral motifs symbolizing the continuity of life, death, and rebirth. Celtic Crosses often have images of the Christian crucifixion, patriarchs and saints.

LOT 729 : 12"H Wall Hanging

Celtic Crucifix of Athlone - County Roscommon, Ireland, 800AD : The Celts were the ancient inhabitants of much of Europe. A spiritual people, their rich mythology and symbology later merged with the Christian beliefs they embraced to create a distinctive art seen especially in Ireland and Scotland. The Celtic Cross is know throughout the world as the emblem of Celtic Christianity and it can be considered the symbol of Celticness itself. Celtic Crosses began to appear during the fifth century A.D., and it’s shape is derived from a pagan sun symbol, the sunwheel, which later became a symbol of the Christian Godhead. The sunwheel was originally a cross surrounded by a circle with a center stone representing the sun and “mock suns” at the four quarters. The stone at the center of the circle also represents the navel of the world. The stone pillar of the cross also embodies phallic and fertility characteristics. The cross represents eternal life; it’s horizontal axis being the earthly world and the vertical axis the heavenly world coming together as the union of Heaven and Earth. Celtic Crosses are embued with continuous and interwoven knot and spiral motifs symbolizing the continuity of life, death, and rebirth. Celtic Crosses often have images of the Christian crucifixion, patriarchs and saints.

LOT 730 : 12"H Wall Hanging

Irish Cross - 8th Century : During the 8th century, most of the large Irish monasteries began decorating their courtyards with enormous stone crosses carved on four sides and densely laden with Biblical scenes. Thirty or more of these crosses survive.

LOT 551 : 6 x 10 x .75"

Celtic Cross : The Celts were the ancient inhabitants of much of Europe. A spiritual people, their rich mythology and symbology later merged with the Christian beliefs they embraced to create a distinctive art seen especially in Ireland and Scotland. The Celtic Cross is known throughout the world as the emblem of Celtic Christianity and it can be considered the symbol of Celticness itself. Celtic Crosses began to appear during the fifth century A.D., it’s shape is derived from a pagan sun symbol, the sunwheel, which later became a symbol of the Christian Godhead. The sunwheel was originally a cross surrounded by a circle with a center stone representing the sun and “mock suns” at the four quarters. The stone at the center of the circle also represents the navel of the world. The stone pillar of the cross also embodies phallic and fertility characteristics. The cross represents eternal life; it’s horizontal axis being the earthly world and the vertical axis the heavenly world coming together as the union of Heaven and Earth. Celtic Crosses are imbued with continuous and interwoven knot and spiral motifs symbolizing the continuity of life, death and rebirth. Celtic Crosses often have images of the Christian cruxifiction, patriarchs and saints.

LOT 402 : 12" H, Wall Hanging

Gallen Priory Cross - County Offaly, Ireland, 950AD : The Celts were the ancient inhabitants of much of Europe. A spiritual people, their rich mythology and symbology later merged with the Christian beliefs they embraced to create a distinctive art seen especially in Ireland and Scotland. The Celtic Cross is know throughout the world as the emblem of Celtic Christianity and it can be considered the symbol of Celticness itself. Celtic Crosses began to appear during the fifth century A.D., and it’s shape is derived from a pagan sun symbol, the sunwheel, which later became a symbol of the Christian Godhead. The sunwheel was originally a cross surrounded by a circle with a center stone representing the sun and “mock suns” at the four quarters. The stone at the center of the circle also represents the navel of the world. The stone pillar of the cross also embodies phallic and fertility characteristics. The cross represents eternal life; it’s horizontal axis being the earthly world and the vertical axis the heavenly world coming together as the union of Heaven and Earth. Celtic Crosses are embued with continuous and interwoven knot and spiral motifs symbolizing the continuity of life, death, and rebirth. Celtic Crosses often have images of the Christian crucifixion, patriarchs and saints.

LOT 728 : 12"H Wall Hanging

Triple Cross - Byzantine : A traditional piece from Byzantine and Russian sources. The Church Slavonic script reads from the top, and left to right, as follows: "King of Glory," "INRI [Jesus Nazarene King of Judea]," "Son of God," "Jesus Christ," "Your Cross we adore 0 Lord/Master." At his feet are the words, "To Conquer." At his left side are a Holy Apostle and a converted Roman soldier. At his right side are St. Mary and St. Martha. Below his feet is the skull of Adam in keeping with the legend that the Cross would come to be erected over Adam's grave. At the very top are the figures of God and the Archangels Gabriel and Michael. This piece was reproduced from the original, which was cast in gold.

LOT 809 : 8.5"H, Slate

Pictish Cross : The Celts were the ancient inhabitants of much of Europe. A spiritual people, their rich mythology and symbology later merged with the Christian beliefs they embraced to create a distinctive art seen especially in Ireland and Scotland. The Celtic Cross is known throughout the world as the emblem of Celtic Christianity and it can be considered the symbol of Celticness itself. Celtic Crosses began to appear during the fifth century A.D., it’s shape is derived from a pagan sun symbol, the sunwheel, which later became a symbol of the Christian Godhead. The sunwheel was originally a cross surrounded by a circle with a center stone representing the sun and “mock suns” at the four quarters. The stone at the center of the circle also represents the navel of the world. The stone pillar of the cross also embodies phallic and fertility characteristics. The cross represents eternal life; it’s horizontal axis being the earthly world and the vertical axis the heavenly world coming together as the union of Heaven and Earth. Celtic Crosses are imbued with continuous and interwoven knot and spiral motifs symbolizing the continuity of life, death and rebirth. Celtic Crosses often have images of the Christian cruxifiction, patriarchs and saints.

LOT 403 : 12" H, Wall Hanging