Lot # 56 - The Icon Art Book Byzantine Europe Russia First Ed

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: 2026/05/19 10:00:00 AM - 2:00:00 PM Pickup Instructions Pickup location: Trojan Storage (exact unit number will be provided after payment) **PLEASE CALL MY NUMBER UPON ARRIVAL*** I will buzz you in! Take first right once inside the gate, then turn left. Pick ups will be marked straight ahead. Please be patient and come as close to your scheduled pick up time as possible.
Start Date/Time: 07-May-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 17-May-2026 7:55:00 PM
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Description :

Large-format vintage art book titled The Icon, published by Alfred A. Knopf. This first American edition (1982) explores the Byzantine icon tradition across Europe, Russia, and the Near East, featuring richly detailed full-color plates and scholarly text. A striking decorative coffee table piece for art lovers, collectors, or interior styling.

Dimensions
Approx. 12" H x 10" W x 1.5–2" D

Condition
Good vintage condition with light wear to dust jacket including edge wear and minor creasing. Interior pages are clean with vibrant imagery and minimal signs of use. Binding remains solid.

Estimated Value
40-80

Fun Fact
Byzantine icons were not just decorative—they were considered sacred objects used in prayer and believed to serve as spiritual windows connecting viewers to holy figures.




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