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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.
160. Religious icon on wood, "Mother of God with Baby Jesus (Portaitissa)", Greek school, beginning of the 17th century, rare piece, collector’s item
Starting price
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EUR 1.500
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 4.250
Session
Tue, 11 April 2023 19:00
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On the golden background of the icon, the Mother of God is rendered up to the middle, holding the child on her left arm and pointing to the child with her right hand - the Hodighitria type. Because the Virgin Mary has her head slightly bent toward the child and a pondering gaze, and Baby Jesus is rendered in a semi-profile with his gaze pointing to his mother, the representation also references the Eleusa type. The Virgin Mary wears a purple-red veil draped in angular folds, and the child is clothed with a grey chiton and umber himation. Both have richly decorated halos by means of incision. The faces are created according to the typical fit from the tradition of the previous century, i.e. Cretan painting. But their model with sudden transitions from the shadow to the illuminated parts is related to the style of Greek icons from the 17th century practiced in the painting centre of Zakintos, Greece. Some subsequent interventions alter, to some extent, the painting of the icon. Above, at the corners, the initials of the Mother of God are inscribed in two circular medallions. The elevated frame of the icon is golden and decorated by means of incision via concentric circles.
Dimensions
width 21 cm, height 27 cm
Description
tempera and gold foil on wood
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
On the golden background of the icon, the Mother of God is rendered up to the middle, holding the child on her left arm and pointing to the child with her right hand - the Hodighitria type. Because the Virgin Mary has her head slightly bent toward the child and a pondering gaze, and Baby Jesus is rendered in a semi-profile with his gaze pointing to his mother, the representation also references the Eleusa type. The Virgin Mary wears a purple-red veil draped in angular folds, and the child is clothed with a grey chiton and umber himation. Both have richly decorated halos by means of incision. The faces are created according to the typical fit from the tradition of the previous century, i.e. Cretan painting. But their model with sudden transitions from the shadow to the illuminated parts is related to the style of Greek icons from the 17th century practiced in the painting centre of Zakintos, Greece. Some subsequent interventions alter, to some extent, the painting of the icon. Above, at the corners, the initials of the Mother of God are inscribed in two circular medallions. The elevated frame of the icon is golden and decorated by means of incision via concentric circles.
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 21 cm, height 27 cm
Description
tempera and gold foil on wood
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