Auction 113 Part 3 Important Russian & Greek Icons - part 2
Nov 5, 2021
Germany
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LOT 1417:

SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DEM ENTSCHLAFEN DER GOTTESMUTTER (KOIMESIS)

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Sold for: €12,000
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2,500
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Auction took place on Nov 5, 2021 at Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf

SEHR FEINE IKONE MIT DEM ENTSCHLAFEN DER GOTTESMUTTER (KOIMESIS)

Origin: Griechenland, Kreta, 17. Jh.

Technique: Verbund zweier Bretter mit zwei aufgenagelten Rückseiten-Sponki. Eitempera, Nimben vergoldet

Dimension: 40,3 x 32 cm


A VERY FINE ICON SHOWING THE DORMITION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD (KOIMESIS) Greek, Cretan, 17th century Tempera on wood panel. Finely executed on a gold ground. The lifeless body of the Mother of God on a bier, surrounded by the Apostles. In the background Christ holding the soul of his Mother in the form of an infant. The scene framed by two tall buildings. Greek inscription on the lower border. Minimally worn, vertical crack. 40.3 x 32 cm.


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