19th-Century Russian Orthodox Icon porcelain Each piece has been stamped

Each piece has been stamped with the maker mark: atelier du cristal H A F

An extraordinary pair of large hand carved wood griffins from the end of the 18th century

The Catholic sculpture shows fine details and is stamped bronze

It measures 90 1/2 inches (230cm) long and 59 inches wide (150cm)

Used to be gilt

19th-Century Russian Orthodox Icon porcelain Each piece has been stamped19th Century Russian Orthodox Icon Blessed Womb Hand Painted Tempera on Wood This exquisite antique Russian Orthodox icon depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, known as the Mother of God Blessed Womb (Blazhennoye Chrevo). Richly painted in tempera on wood with a radiant gold background, this icon is a beautiful example of 19th century religious art. The traditional Eleusa (Tenderness) pose highlights the intimate and sacred bond between Mary