Auction 113 Part 2 Important Russian & Greek Icons - part 1
Nov 4, 2021
Germany
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LOT 359:

GROSSFORMATIGE IKONE MIT DER STILLENDEN GOTTESMUTTER (GALAKTOTROPHOUSA)

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Auction took place on Nov 4, 2021 at Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf

GROSSFORMATIGE IKONE MIT DER STILLENDEN GOTTESMUTTER (GALAKTOTROPHOUSA)

Origin: Veneto-Kretisch, um 1500

Technique: Laubholz-Tafel mit zwei aufgenagelten Rückseiten-Sponki (verloren). Eitempera auf Kreidegrund, Goldgrund, Nimben ornamental punziert

Dimension: 59,6 x 49 cm


A LARGE ICON SHOWING THE BREAST-FEEDING MOTHER OF GOD (GALAKTOTROPHOUSA) Veneta-Cretan, circa 1500 Tempera on wood panel. The Mother of God shown half-length, supporting Christ. The Virgin wearing a maroon maphorion with a white veil underneath, the tips of the folds highlighted with beige and black brushstrokes. Christ’s brighter garments decorated with chrysography. The tooled haloes with scrolls, against a gold background. Vertical crack restored, minor areas of retouching. 59.6 x 49 cm.


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