- 651
Raising of Lazarus, 17th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Tempera, wood
- 72.3 by 55cm, 28 1/2 by 21 5/8 in.
centred by the Saviour shown full length, his hand extended in blessing towards Lazarus, depicted rising from his coffin at the entrance of a cave robed in his funeral garments, in the foreground the two sisters of Lazarus kneeling before Christ and a servant removing the lid of the coffin, behind the Saviour the twelve apostles led by St Peter
Provenance
Paul M. Fekula Collection, New York, USA
F. Dörling Auktionen, Hamburg, 2 November 1985, lot 161
Condition
The background and border of the icon stripped to the levkas, some minor retouching to the painting, a thin vertical crack running through the lower border, some paint missing in the architectural background
"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."