Collection of 7 vintage-style Orthodox Christian religious icon images and postcards featuring traditional Byzantine-style religious artwork, including Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, Saint Nicholas, and biblical scenes.
The collection includes seven different pieces in assorted sizes, with richly colored religious imagery, gold-tone backgrounds, and traditional Orthodox iconography.
Included Images:
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker – Small icon-style image of Saint Nicholas wearing traditional bishop's vestments.
Virgin Mary and Christ Child – Small devotional image featuring the Madonna and Child with an ornate silver-tone icon background.
Orthodox Church Iconostasis – Interior view of an elaborately decorated Eastern Orthodox church iconostasis with religious paintings and royal doors.
Christ the Great High Priest – Traditional Byzantine-style depiction of Jesus Christ wearing an ornate crown and episcopal vestments, holding the Gospel and giving a blessing.
Presentation of the Virgin Mary in the Temple – Detailed religious scene featuring the Virgin Mary, clergy, and other figures in a richly decorated architectural setting.
Creation of Adam / Adam in Paradise – Colorful biblical scene featuring Adam, a divine figure, animals, trees, and floral decoration.
Virgin Mary and Christ Child with Angels – Large devotional image of the Theotokos holding the Christ Child, with angels in the upper corners and an ornate silver-tone halo.
Origin and Details:
Several pieces feature Greek-language inscriptions and postcard-style backs with printed publisher information. One smaller devotional card includes text associated with the Holy Monasteries of the Strofades and Saint Dionysios of Zakynthos, Greece.
The collection reflects Greek and Eastern Orthodox religious traditions and Byzantine-style Christian iconography.
These appear to be printed religious postcards and devotional reproductions rather than original hand-painted icons. Exact production dates and publishers have not been fully verified.
Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition with visible age-related wear, including edge and corner wear, surface scuffs, discoloration, staining, and marks on the reverse sides. Some pieces show creasing or other storage wear.
Please examine all photographs carefully for condition, inscriptions, printing details, and sizes.
Included: All 7 religious images shown in the photographs.
An interesting collection for collectors of Greek Orthodox memorabilia, Christian devotional art, Byzantine iconography, vintage religious postcards, and ecclesiastical ephemera.
Sold together as one lot, as pictured.