Auction 113 Part 4 Important Russian & Greek Icons - part 4
Nov 6, 2021
Germany
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LOT 1541:

SEHR FEINE ERWEITERTE SEDMITZA (WOCHEN-IKONE)

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Sold for: €6,800
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Auction took place on Nov 6, 2021 at Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
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SEHR FEINE ERWEITERTE SEDMITZA (WOCHEN-IKONE)

Origin: Russland, Palech, Anfang 19. Jh.

Technique: Holztafel mit zwei profilierten Rückseiten-Sponki. Eitempera auf Kreidegrund, Goldgrund

Dimension: 31 x 26,5 cm


A FINELY PAINTED WEEK ICON Russian, Palekh, early 19th century Tempera on wood panel. Finely executed on a gold ground. The central composition divided into four registers showing the Anastasis, the Synaxis of the Archangels, the Decollation of John the Baptist, the Annunciation, the Washing of the Feet together with the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. In the centre Christ enthroned, flanked by the Mother of God, St. John the Baptist and the archangels. Below saints, martyrs, Russian Bishops and Metropolitans, monastic saints. The upper border showing the Eucharist. The corners portraying the four evangelists. Painted in great detail against a gold background. The garments in reds, blues and browns with chrysography. Minor areas of retouching. 31 x 26.5 cm.


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