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95. Icon on wood, "The Holy Trinity (Mamvri Supper)", Wallachia, post-Brâncovenesc school, second half of the 18th century, collector's item
Selling price
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EUR 4.200
Session
Tue, 6 December 2022 19:00
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The background of the icon is painted according to the iconographers’ rules, in front of conventional architectures, the three angels embodying God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (The Holy Trinity) are sitting at the table, under the Oak of Mamre, with Abraham and Sarah bringing them food (Genesis 18, 1-15). The composition is centred around the group of three angels. Abraham and Sarah are standing behind the angels, bringing bowls of food. The margin of the icon has a decorative element that lends the icon uniqueness. The balanced composition, the colour scheme, the typology of the faces, and the volume effect are typical for the post-Brâncovenesc icons from Wallachia in the second half of the 18th century. (M.B.)
Dimensions
width 30 cm, height 38 cm, custom 38 Ã 30 cm
Description
tempera and gold foil on wood
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Detalii
The background of the icon is painted according to the iconographers’ rules, in front of conventional architectures, the three angels embodying God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (The Holy Trinity) are sitting at the table, under the Oak of Mamre, with Abraham and Sarah bringing them food (Genesis 18, 1-15). The composition is centred around the group of three angels. Abraham and Sarah are standing behind the angels, bringing bowls of food. The margin of the icon has a decorative element that lends the icon uniqueness. The balanced composition, the colour scheme, the typology of the faces, and the volume effect are typical for the post-Brâncovenesc icons from Wallachia in the second half of the 18th century. (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 30 cm, height 38 cm, custom 38 Ã 30 cm
Description
tempera and gold foil on wood
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