- 723
Mother of God Eleousa (Amolintos), Crete, second half 15th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
Although the icon is of only small size, it makes a strong impression on the viewer. The sophisticated execution of the highly refined painting and the powerful composition as well as the deeply inclining head of the Mother of God, reveals the hand of an excellent master. This particular iconographic type of the Virgin of Tenderness, with the characteristic detail of Christ's prominent bare left leg, was established by Cretan workshops after a Palaiologan model and was reproduced in the 15th century in a number of icons, among them icons attributed to Angelos and Andreas Ritzos.
- Wood, tempera
- 22.4 by 17.8cm, 8 3/4 by 6 7/8 in.
against a gold background, the Virgin wearing a dark purple maphorion decorated with gold, holding the Christ Child with both arms, her head inclining deeply towards him, their faces gently touching each other, Christ throwing his head backwards looking up towards his mother and holding a closed scroll with both hands, his left leg bare from the knee downwards
Condition
The icon has been split in two and glued unevenly, the painting covered with dirt and old varnish, some paintloss, especially along the split and the upper right of Christ Child's tunic, some wear to the golden background, some loss of paint and ghesso to the borders
"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."