- 779
Transfiguration on Mount Thabor, Northern Russia, circa 1500
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- tempera on panel
- 47 by 33cm, 18 1/2 by 13in.
Provenance
De Wijenburgh, Echteld, The Netherlands
Private Collection, The Netherlands
Private Collection, The Netherlands
Literature
B. Velthuis, De Zoon: Christus op Ikonen, De Wijenburgh, Echteld, 1980, p. 67 no. 59.
S. Morsink, Collecting Old Icons, Russian and Greek Icons, 15th - 19th century, p. 36, cat. no. 1.
S. Morsink, Collecting Old Icons, Russian and Greek Icons, 15th - 19th century, p. 36, cat. no. 1.
Condition
The background and border stripped down to the levkas, some repainting and retouching throughout the icon especially to the upper part of the body and to the face of Christ, the blue halo, the red mantle of St John and the upper part of the brown mantle of St Peter.
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"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."