Lot 655
- 655
A Double-Sided Icon of the Dormition of the Mother of God, St Peter and St Paul, Greece, circa 1600
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- tempera, wood
- 22.2 by 16.5cm, 8 3/4 by 6 1/2 in.
one side depicting the Dormition of the Mother of God, at her head and feet the apostles and other mourning figures, St Peter leading the group to the left swinging a censer, in the middle Christ holding the soul of his Mother in the form of an infant within a mandorla flanked by two angels in grisaille, the scene overlooked by a seraph; the other side portraying St Peter and St Paul, both shown in three-quarter profile, St Peter holding an inscribed scroll and St Paul holding the Book of Gospels
Exhibited
Exhibition catalogue: D'un autre monde, icônes inconnues et art byzantin, Koninklijk Museum Voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, 1997, p.132, no.132
Condition
Two corners of the panel damaged, some minor damage to the original gilding and to the painting, overall good condition
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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."