- 719
Elevation of the True Cross, Northern Russia, circa 1600
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Wood, tempera
- 66 by 48cm, 26 by 18 7/8 in.
- 66 by 48cm, 26 by 18 7/8 in.
depicting against the background of a white Russian orthodox church crowned with five union domes the Patriarch of Jerusalem Makarios raising the True Cross with both hands, supported by two deacons, to the right the Emperor Constantine and his mother Empress Helena watching the event
Condition
Several patches of retouching all over the icon
"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."
Catalogue Note
According to legend, Empress Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine discovered the True Cross of Christ in the year 326 after Bishop Makarios had pointed out to her the site where the Holy Sepulchre was said to be. Helena found three crosses, one of which was recognized as the cross of Christ after a dying man was healed by it. The Elevation of the Cross is one of the Twelve Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church. Many churches in Russia have been dedicated to this feast which is celebrated on September 14th . The icon comes from the Feastday row of an iconostasis of a church.