- 818
The Mandylion, Northern Russia, early 18th century
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- wood, tempera
- 62 by 72cm, 24 3/8 by 28 3/8 in.
the cloth of the Mandylion held by two angels, represented as 'Face of Christ Not Made By Hands'
Condition
A crack running through the panel from top to bottom. Paint loss and some retouching, especially along the crack and the border of the icon. Large parts of the halo regilded.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The depiction of 'The True Likeness of Christ, Not Made By Human Hands' is based on an old legend of King Abgar of Edessa. The king, who was chronically ill, sent an envoy to Christ with a request to come to Edessa to heal him. Christ was unable to grant the request, but gave the envoy a cloth with an impression of His face on it. When the king touched the cloth he was instantly healed. In 944, the original cloth was taken from Edessa to Constantinople; when the Crusaders looted the city in 1204, the cloth disappeared.