NJ Antiques June Auction
Tue, Jun 16, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 117
Three Reverse-Painted Religious Folk Art Icons
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $2,500 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $200 |
| $20,000 | $500 |
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Charming set of three framed religious folk art icons, each depicting a brightly colored saintly figure in a black molded frame with gold-toned background and hand-lettered inscription. The group includes St. Christopher carrying the Christ Child through water, St. Richard with plow and ox, and St. Johannes D.T. / St. John the Baptist holding a banner beside a lamb. The pieces are executed in a traditional devotional style with bold outlines, vivid red, green, blue, and yellow tones, and decorative floral accents. Each frame has a hanging loop, with one retaining a modern custom framing label on the reverse and the two smaller examples backed with printed “Der Handmaler” papers. A visually striking decorative grouping with strong religious, folk art, and Continental devotional appeal; surface wear, frame scuffs, backing wear, and age-related imperfections are present as shown. Approx. biggest frame size (in): 7.25 x 6 x 0.75.
Condition
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