Lot 654
- 654
A Large Icon of the Old Testament Trinity surrounded by Church Feasts, 17th century
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- tempera, wood
- 91.4 by 78.8cm, 36 by 31in.
the Old Testament Trinity represented in the middle in its traditional iconography, three angels seated around a table served by Abraham and Sarah and a calf being slaughtered in the foreground, surrounded by the most important Church feasts, the highly decorative image rendered in detail, predominantly with various shades of red, complimented by green and ochre
Exhibited
Exhibition catalogue: D'un autre monde, icônes inconnues et art byzantin, Koninklijk Museum, Antwerp, 1997, p.38, n.19
Condition
The border and background stripped to the levkas, a vertical crack running from top to bottom of the panel, some patches of later levkas especially in the lower border, some wear to the painting, some retouching and restoration especially to the scene in the upper right corner
"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."