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.
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.
123. Icon on wood, "Saint Archdeacon Aitala", Russian school, first half of the 17th century, rare piece
Starting price
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EUR 1.500
Sold
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EUR 1.500
Session
Wed, 16 April 2025 19:00
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Identification elements of iconographic and stylistic order: The icon was part of an iconostasis. Saint Archdeacon Aitala is represented in the same attitude as the Apostles. He is depicted standing, oriented to the left, against the golden ochre background of the icon, at the top, and green at the bottom. Around his head is a halo. He wears a pink tunic and a green cloak. With his left hand, veiled, he holds a box, and with the right he censes. The features of the face and the model are similar to those of the Apostles with whom he forms a series: Apostle Thomas, Apostle Bartholomew, Apostle John the Theologian, Apostle Mark.
Technical order identification elements: The wooden support of the icon has a wide, crosswise frame on the face, and on the back is reinforced with two lateral crossbars.
Conclusions: The icon belonged to a Russian iconostasis that was painted in the style of Russian painting from the first half of the 17th century (AD).
Dimensions
width 18 cm, height 40 cm
Description
tempera and gold leaf on wood
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
Identification elements of iconographic and stylistic order: The icon was part of an iconostasis. Saint Archdeacon Aitala is represented in the same attitude as the Apostles. He is depicted standing, oriented to the left, against the golden ochre background of the icon, at the top, and green at the bottom. Around his head is a halo. He wears a pink tunic and a green cloak. With his left hand, veiled, he holds a box, and with the right he censes. The features of the face and the model are similar to those of the Apostles with whom he forms a series: Apostle Thomas, Apostle Bartholomew, Apostle John the Theologian, Apostle Mark.
Technical order identification elements: The wooden support of the icon has a wide, crosswise frame on the face, and on the back is reinforced with two lateral crossbars.
Conclusions: The icon belonged to a Russian iconostasis that was painted in the style of Russian painting from the first half of the 17th century (AD).
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 18 cm, height 40 cm
Description
tempera and gold leaf on wood
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