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A RUSSIAN ICON OF ST. SIMEON, WHO RECEIVED GOD, AND ST. JOHN THE WARRIOR, CIRCA 1700 |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Egg tempera on wood panel
- 12 1/4 x 11 in., 31.1 x 27.9 cm
the two saints shown at full length in a hilly landscape with flowers, St. Simeon at left with the Christ Child in his arms (Luke 2:25-32) and the Holy Martyr St. John the Warrior in armor with banner and cross, the Mother of God of the sign at center, with double kovcheg
Exhibited
Hammer Galleries, New York. "7 Centuries of Russian Icon Painting," 2-31 August 1937, no. 108.
Literature
Seven Centuries of Russian Icon Painting, NY: Hammer Galleries, 1937, no. 108, p. 16.
Windows to Heaven: The Icons of Russia, Santa Barbara, 1982, no. 13, p. 50.
Windows to Heaven: The Icons of Russia, Santa Barbara, 1982, no. 13, p. 50.
Condition
the panel with areas of loss and restoration consistent with age; the surface treated with a protective sealant (B72) that is easily removed
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.