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The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
36. Icon on glass, "Virgin Mary in Sorrows", awarded housepainter Moise Tămaș, Făgăraș, second half of the 19th century, collectible
Selling price
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EUR 525
Session
Wed, 13 December 2023 19:00
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Virgin Mary in Sorrows is depicted in the bust, dressed in a black cloth, with her hands folded on her chest, as a sign of prayer and assumption. In the far left of the icon is the Savior Jesus Christ crucified on the Cross. The upper register shows two long rods with flowers and leaves arranged symmetrically. The design is refined, the colours harmonious. (M.B.)
Conservation status: relatively good, has a transverse crack from top-right corner to bottom-left and two cracks on the bottom-left side.
Dimensions
width 47 cm, height 52 cm
Description
tempera and gold foil on glass, stained frame
Research information
The icon is published in "New Considerations on Transylvanian Glass Icons", by Alexandru Constantin ChituÈÄ, Sibiu, 2021, pg. 207. So far three similar icons are known, one in the collection of the "Saint Nicholas" Church in Calbor, BraÈov, one in the collection of the FÄgÄraÈ County Museum and one in the collection of the "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum in Bucharest.
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Detalii
Virgin Mary in Sorrows is depicted in the bust, dressed in a black cloth, with her hands folded on her chest, as a sign of prayer and assumption. In the far left of the icon is the Savior Jesus Christ crucified on the Cross. The upper register shows two long rods with flowers and leaves arranged symmetrically. The design is refined, the colours harmonious. (M.B.)
Conservation status: relatively good, has a transverse crack from top-right corner to bottom-left and two cracks on the bottom-left side.
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 cm, height 52 cm
Description
tempera and gold foil on glass, stained frame
Research information
The icon is published in "New Considerations on Transylvanian Glass Icons", by Alexandru Constantin ChituÈÄ, Sibiu, 2021, pg. 207. So far three similar icons are known, one in the collection of the "Saint Nicholas" Church in Calbor, BraÈov, one in the collection of the FÄgÄraÈ County Museum and one in the collection of the "Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum in Bucharest.
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