Lot 616
- 616
St Artemii Verkolskii, late 17th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, tempera, wood
- 31.8 by 27.8cm, 12 1/2 by 10 7/8 in.
depicting standing on the right as a child dressed in a white tunic holding a flowering twig and a scroll looking up at Christ Enthroned who appears in a segment of heaven in the upper left corner, depicting scenes from his vita before a rocky landscape, showing Artemii ploughing in the foreground and behind his soul being taken by an angel up to God, on the left the body of St Artemii found by a farmer, the border covered with a gilded basma
Literature
H. Roozemond-van Ginhoven (ed.), Ikon, Inspired Art, Echteld, 1980, cat. no. 65.
E. Haustein (ed.), 1000 Jahre Orthodoxe Kirch in der Rus, 988-1988: Russische Heilige in Ikonen, Recklinghausen, 1988, pp. 122-123.
A. Vicini (ed.), exh. cat., Icona, Volto del Mistero, Milan, 1991, pp. 190-191.
E. Haustein (ed.), 1000 Jahre Orthodoxe Kirch in der Rus, 988-1988: Russische Heilige in Ikonen, Recklinghausen, 1988, pp. 122-123.
A. Vicini (ed.), exh. cat., Icona, Volto del Mistero, Milan, 1991, pp. 190-191.
Condition
Some minor flaking and minor retouching to the paint, the figure of Christ Enthroned in the upper left repainted in the 19th century, the icon covered with some dirt and darkened varnish
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."