Lot 511
  • 511

Saint John the Forerunner 'Angel in the Desert', 19th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • tempera, panel
  • 31.2 by 26.5cm, 12 1/4 by 10 3/8 in.

Condition

Some retouching, especially to the border and to the background of the icon, some more retouching to the lower part of the face of st John and to his garments.
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