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.
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.
4. Icon on glass, "The Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel", attributed to painter Matei Țâmforea, Cârțișoara, 1886, extremely rare collector's item
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 400
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 1.800
Session
Tue, 6 December 2022 19:00
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The icon represents the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, in the heavens, standing on the clouds. They both wear Roman attire. Archangel Michael is holding a sword in his right hand, and a goblet in his left hand. Archangel Gabriel has a sword in his left hand, and scales in his right hand. The composition is bordered by a frame made of stylized flowers and branches, alternatively coloured in red and green, specific exclusively for Ţâmforea. The iconographic theme rendered against a pink background is exquisitely highlighted. During this period, the iconographer painted in pure tones, the tone is not valorised using gradients, and the drawing is made in pen. (M.B.)
Dimensions
width 32 cm, height 34 cm, custom 34 Ã 32 cm
Description
tempera and gold foil on glass, stained frame
Research information
So far, no icons have been known with this iconographic theme in the public collections of Romania.
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.
Detalii
The icon represents the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, in the heavens, standing on the clouds. They both wear Roman attire. Archangel Michael is holding a sword in his right hand, and a goblet in his left hand. Archangel Gabriel has a sword in his left hand, and scales in his right hand. The composition is bordered by a frame made of stylized flowers and branches, alternatively coloured in red and green, specific exclusively for Ţâmforea. The iconographic theme rendered against a pink background is exquisitely highlighted. During this period, the iconographer painted in pure tones, the tone is not valorised using gradients, and the drawing is made in pen. (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 32 cm, height 34 cm, custom 34 Ã 32 cm
Description
tempera and gold foil on glass, stained frame
Research information
So far, no icons have been known with this iconographic theme in the public collections of Romania.
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