Premier Auctions | Session III
Sat, Dec 5, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 655
Mt. Athos Greek Icon
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(19th century)Two panels, left featuring Saints with scrolls surrounding the Queen of Heaven, below St. George slaying the dragon, surrounded by scenes from his life and martyrdom; right featuring Christ Pantocrator, Saints including Jonah being swallowed by a fish (possibly authors of the Bible), below Demetrios of Thessaloniki, surrounded by scenes from his life and martyrdom, Greek inscriptions on central dividing 'bars' as well as on the bottom, intricately carved boxwood, each panel 3-7/8 x 2-3/8 x 1/4 in.; accompanied by a Greek niello stylized book box, each side decorated, one with the Crucifixion, the other with the Resurrection,ÿ5.76 oz. T, 1 x 4-1/2 x 3 in.; gold colored brocade bag - Provenance: Private Collection
lacking hinges, tiny breaks in circular lattice around figure holding the cross, abrasions at corners verso; box with some wear and broken and bent hinge at bottom; brocade bag with wear
Condition
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