Lot 620
- 620
A Very Rare Icon of Samson Fighting the Lion, probably Kargopol region, first half 18th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tempera on wood
- 32.3 by 40.2cm, 12 3/4 by 15 7/8 in.
centred with a roundel of Samson in an energetic pose, wrestling the lion and tearing open the mouth with his bare hands, the scene surrounded with decorative floral ornamentation and executed in bright colours
Condition
Two fine horizontal cracks running through the lower part of the panel from left to right, some damage to the left hand side of the green background of the central medallion, some minor flaking of paint in the lower left corner, the icon covered with dirt and darkened varnish
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Samson was granted supernatural strength by God in order to combat his enemies and perform heroic feats. The representation of Samson and the Lion is a very rare subject in Russian icon painting. This icon is a relatively early example and derives in all probability from the local row of an iconostasis in the Russian North.