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22. Religious icon on glass, "Ascension to Heaven of the Holy Prophet Elijah", the Grecu family workshop in Săsăuş, probably Nicolae Grecu-son, mid-19th century, collector’s item
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 350
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 1.400
Session
Tue, 11 April 2023 19:00
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The composition is carried out on two registers: On the upper side, Elijah is raised to heaven in a golden carriage pulled by two winged horses, holding in one hand the reins and the whip, being crowned by an angel and blessed by the Saviour, bust representation, holding the globe of power, both emerging from a gathering of clouds. At the bottom, Elisei appears twice: praying to the prophet and pulling the cloak, then showing the received robe. The background suggests a field – comprised of curved, chromatically alternating strips – in the lower register, as well as the sky – in the upper register, with sprinkled flowers and stars. A border surrounds the scene on three sides, comprised of chromatically alternating oblique bands and lines. (M.B.)
Dimensions
width 47.5 cm, height 53.5 cm
Description
tempera and gold foil on glass, stained and painted frame
Research information
Until this moment, there is just one other publicly known religious icon in the patrimony of the National Village Museum "Dimitrie Gusti" - Bucharest.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
The composition is carried out on two registers: On the upper side, Elijah is raised to heaven in a golden carriage pulled by two winged horses, holding in one hand the reins and the whip, being crowned by an angel and blessed by the Saviour, bust representation, holding the globe of power, both emerging from a gathering of clouds. At the bottom, Elisei appears twice: praying to the prophet and pulling the cloak, then showing the received robe. The background suggests a field – comprised of curved, chromatically alternating strips – in the lower register, as well as the sky – in the upper register, with sprinkled flowers and stars. A border surrounds the scene on three sides, comprised of chromatically alternating oblique bands and lines. (M.B.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 47.5 cm, height 53.5 cm
Description
tempera and gold foil on glass, stained and painted frame
Research information
Until this moment, there is just one other publicly known religious icon in the patrimony of the National Village Museum "Dimitrie Gusti" - Bucharest.
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