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.
63. "Jesus Christ Emperor and High Priest", royal icon on wood, Romanian school, late 18th century - early 19th century, rare collector's item
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 2.200
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 2.200
Session
Tue, 19 April 2022 19:00
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Jesus Christ is represented sitting on a great golden chair, which forms the symmetry axis of the composition. As Emperor and High Priest, he wears a sakkos with rich gold embroideries at the neckline, on the sleeves and in the lap. He blesses with the right hand and holds the bishop's rod in his left hand, which is decorated with two serpent heads looking at each other, with a cross between them. On his head, he wears a hierarchic mitre and there is an aura around the head. Up, in the middle, the initials IS HR and the inscription High Priest appear written with black Greek characters. On the edge, the icon is painted with a double black and golden border.
Dimensions
width 60.5 cm, height 93 cm, custom 93 Ã 60,5 cm
Description
tempera and gold foil on wood
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
Jesus Christ is represented sitting on a great golden chair, which forms the symmetry axis of the composition. As Emperor and High Priest, he wears a sakkos with rich gold embroideries at the neckline, on the sleeves and in the lap. He blesses with the right hand and holds the bishop's rod in his left hand, which is decorated with two serpent heads looking at each other, with a cross between them. On his head, he wears a hierarchic mitre and there is an aura around the head. Up, in the middle, the initials IS HR and the inscription High Priest appear written with black Greek characters. On the edge, the icon is painted with a double black and golden border.
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 60.5 cm, height 93 cm, custom 93 Ã 60,5 cm
Description
tempera and gold foil on wood
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