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.
12. "The Holy Archangel Michael", icon on glass, Banat workshop, late 19th century, extreme rarity, collector's item
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 350
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 900
Session
Tue, 19 April 2022 19:00
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Although they are assigned to Romanian craftsmen and observe the orthodox iconography, the icons spread in the Southern and Western Banat do not fit into the artistic vision and style of the glass painting from Transylvania. Another cultural field had influenced them. The Saint is heavy-laden with ornaments (embroideries and stylized flowers) on the apparel and in the background, which is a concession made to the local peasants' taste. The background illustrates the heaven and earth, the latter being suggested by wide, horizontal stripes, in alternating colours, sometimes strong, other times shaded away through gradients. The face is altogether different from the one in the icons from Transylvania: a broad nose and irises which go beyond the lower eyelid. The excessive ornamentations (points, stars, crosses, arabesques) which decorate the apparels create a strong vibration, a restless look, thus diminishing the clarity of the composition.
Conservation status: It features a scratch in the upper left corner.
Dimensions
width 44.5 cm, height 59.5 cm, custom 59,5 Ã 44,5 cm
Description
tempera and gold foil on glass, stained frame
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
Although they are assigned to Romanian craftsmen and observe the orthodox iconography, the icons spread in the Southern and Western Banat do not fit into the artistic vision and style of the glass painting from Transylvania. Another cultural field had influenced them. The Saint is heavy-laden with ornaments (embroideries and stylized flowers) on the apparel and in the background, which is a concession made to the local peasants' taste. The background illustrates the heaven and earth, the latter being suggested by wide, horizontal stripes, in alternating colours, sometimes strong, other times shaded away through gradients. The face is altogether different from the one in the icons from Transylvania: a broad nose and irises which go beyond the lower eyelid. The excessive ornamentations (points, stars, crosses, arabesques) which decorate the apparels create a strong vibration, a restless look, thus diminishing the clarity of the composition.
Conservation status: It features a scratch in the upper left corner.
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 44.5 cm, height 59.5 cm, custom 59,5 Ã 44,5 cm
Description
tempera and gold foil on glass, stained frame
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