Lot 470
- 470
Entrance into Jerusalem, 17th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- tempera on wood
- 66.2 by 58.3cm, 26 1/8 by 23 in.
depicting Christ entering the walled city of Jerusalem upon a white horse, the apostles standing on the left, the citizens of the city greeting the Saviour to the right, the icon originating in all probability from the Feast Day tier of an iconostasis
Literature
Published in Konrad Onasch and Annemaie Scnieper, Ikonen, Faszination und Wirklichkeit, Freiburg im Breisgau, 1995, p.103
Condition
The lower border has been repainted, some minor retouching in the painting
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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."