32. "Imperial Icon on Wood, 'Saint Hierarch Nicholas', Romanian School, first half of the 19th century"
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.
32. "Imperial Icon on Wood, 'Saint Hierarch Nicholas', Romanian School, first half of the 19th century"
Starting price:
EUR 2.000
Not sold
tempera on wood, 78 x 62 cm
Identification elements of an iconographic and stylistic order: The imperial icon of Saint Nicholas is paired with the icon of Saint Paraschiva, both being part of the same iconostasis, from the register of imperial icons. They are painted by the same unknown author, in the same style of transition towards easel painting. Saint Nicholas is depicted below the waist, slightly turned to his left. He wears a raspberry-red felon and an olive omophor; he’s blessing with the right hand, while his veiled left hand supports the Gospel. Above, in the corners of the icon, are depicted Jesus with the Gospel and the Mother of God with the omophor, alluding to the Council of Nicaea (325).
Identification elements of a technical order: The support of the painting consists of two wooden panels, reinforced at the back with two semi-buried cross bars.
Conclusions: The icon of Saint Nicholas is paired with the icon of Saint Paraschiva, their painting being characteristic of the transition phase from traditional painting to Western easel painting (A.D.).
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.
SESSION
Brought to you by
Similar lots
26. Imperial icon on wood, "Jesus Christ King and High Priest" (Deisis), post-Brancovenesque school, probably Oltenia, second half of the 18th century.
Starting price:
EUR 2.200
Sold
EUR 2.200
133. Icon on wood, "Saints Martyrs Cyricus and Julitta", Russian school, mid 19th century
Starting price:
EUR 450
Sold
EUR 450
99. Icon on glass, "Jesus the True Vine", workshop from Șcheii Brașovului, second half of the 19th century
Starting price:
EUR 400
Sold
EUR 400