- 664
Pentecost, first half of the 16th century
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- wood, tempera
- 41 by 32cm, 16 1/8 by 12 5/8 in.
painted in bright colours against an architectural background, the enthroned Mother of God in the centre with the Christ Child on her lap, the apostles, led by St Peter and St Paul, seated on a horseshoe-shaped bench, the personification of Kosmos, wearing royal robes and a crown, holding a white cloth with twelve scrolls, referring to the different languages the apostles spoke after the Holy Spirit had descended, and to the twelve tribes of Israel, is in the lower part, rays of light descend from a dark segment of heaven above
Condition
Visible wear all over the icon. The border partly with new ghesso probably applied in the 19th century. A circa 1cm strip at the bottom of the icon, repainted in the 19th century.
"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."